Welcome to Feeding Your Fam Good Food, Real Ingredients, and Cast Iron Skillets

Hey there! I’m Sarah Alvord, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve spent the last 20+ years cooking for my family of six and creating simple, comforting recipes that bring people together, without the stress. Because let’s be honest… feeding a family can feel like a full on reality show some days!

Growing up in a food-loving home and working alongside my family in our restaurants and cafés, I learned early on how to make delicious meals out of everyday ingredients. I bring those same values into every recipe I share whether it’s a hearty cast iron dinner, a quick 30-minute meal, or a nostalgic family dessert.

Family Dinner Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful

Running from soccer practices to music lessons, homework, and busy workdays, the late afternoon scramble to figure out “what’s for dinner” can feel so overwhelming. I’ve been there, and I know exactly how hard it is to satisfy picky eaters while keeping meals quick, nutritious and affordable.

That’s why I fell in love with one pan meals and cast iron cooking. There is nothing quite like a heavy skillet to get that perfect sear on a burger, a crispy edge on a homemade biscuit, or a beautifully baked dessert; all while keeping cleanup incredibly easy. (I promise taking care of cast iron isn’t as hard as you think) On this site, I share the exact recipes that keep my own family running, tested and approved by my own kids, husband, and friends.

My Recipe Philosophy & Testing Process

I believe that anyone can be a great home cook with the right tools and recipes. I won’t give you overly complicated culinary techniques or hard to find ingredients here. Just real, comforting food made for real life, that your fam is sure to enjoy. 

Every recipe on this site goes through a rigorous testing process by me personally:

• Tested Multiples Times: I test each recipe at least 2-4 times in my own home kitchen to ensure it works perfectly before it ever gets published to my website.
• Cast Iron Mastery: I take the guesswork out of skillet cooking. From seasoning tips to heat control, I share exact instructions so your food never sticks and your skillet stays in perfect condition so you can use it everyday.
• Picky-Eater Approved: If it doesn’t get a unanimous “yum” from my family, it doesn’t make it onto the blog.

As Seen In & Trusted By

Feeding Your Fam has been featured on popular platforms like Buzzfeed Tasty, local TV stations, behind the scenes on Food Network’s Grill Power and with Hey Grill Hey. I love working as a culinary assistant, but my favorite title is still “mom.”and my recipes are cooked by thousands of families like yours every single day.

I am also proud to partner with trusted brands in the food space to bring you the highest-quality product recommendations.

Looking for inspiration? Check out my 30-minute meals or browse cast iron recipes to get started.

Let’s Cook Together!

Don’t be a stranger! I love seeing my recipes come to life in your kitchens. If you try a dish, leave a comment and review on the recipe page or tag me on social media so I can cheer you on.

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• Get in Touch: Have a question about a recipe, a cast iron care issue, or want to discuss a partnership? Feel free to email me directly at sarah@feedingyourfam.com.

Thank you for letting me be a small part of your fam’s dinner table!

Enjoy! -Sarah 🤗