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    About Ashley

    Hi, and welcome to Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen! I’m Ashley and I’ve been writing about food and recipes in this space since 2006. My legitimately tiny kitchen is located in Ossining, New York (NYC Metro), where I live with my husband, son, and our adorable rescue cat. I’m also the co-founder of Passing the Plate and The Domestic Mixologist.

    Ashley Covelli standing behind a massive charcuterie table spread
    Jump to:
    • My Background
    • Sponsored Work and Campaigns
    • Cooking Classes and Events
    • The Big Flavors Brand
    • Most Popular Recipes
    • Podcasts and Speaking Engagements
    • Published Interviews
    • Guest Posts, Articles, and Print Contributions
    • Featured In
    • Professional Accolades and Affiliations
    • Stay Connected

    My Background

    I’ve always loved to spend time in the kitchen, but my formal training is in fine art and graphic design. When I found my full-time work as a senior designer for a national non-profit to be less than creatively fulfilling, I decided to turn to food. We have to eat every day, so I figured I might as well enjoy the process and make it look enticing!

    Big Flavors started out as a place for me to record the meals that I cooked at home and share my successes (and failures!) with my friends and family. As my confidence in the kitchen grew, I began experimenting with new ingredients and flavors and eventually started developing my own recipes. 

    Collage of Ashley Covelli cooking and prepping ingredients for cooking classes.

    What started as a hobby has turned into a fairly extensive online resource filled with recipes for every occasion. I have spent over 18 years developing, testing (and retesting!) recipes from around the world and capturing them in a way that is both easily replicable for home cooks as well as aesthetically pleasing.

    Sponsored Work and Campaigns

    Back in 2013, I started partnering with brands to create unique, delicious recipes, images, and videos. I take on a limited amount of sponsored work because I want to make sure that any product I recommend is one that I have actually tested and enjoyed in my tiny kitchen.

    Over the years I have done work as a brand ambassador, attended press trips, developed recipes, photographed campaigns and products, and created video content for both small and large brands.

    Food blogger holding a cheese board.

    I have created delicious content for clients such as Stonyfield Organic, Barlean’s, General Mills, REBBL, The Kellogg Company, New York Dairy, Bob’s Red Mill, American Dairy Association Northeast, Drizly, King Arthur Flour, Genova Seafood, The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Peanuts, Stubb’s Legendary Bar-B-Q, Tyson Foods, Inc., Le Creuset, Stoneridge Orchards, Nature’s Path Foods, OXO, OXO Tot, ShopRite, JCPenney, The Valley Table, UncommonGoods, and many more.

    You can see examples of my sponsored work here. If you’d like to work with me, head over to my contact page, and let’s talk – I love getting into details, especially when it comes to food!

    Cooking Classes and Events

    My love for community eventually led to one of my favorite parts of my job - teaching cooking classes. I've been teaching cooking classes to people of all ages since 2018. I love helping people get excited about cooking and trying new things in the kitchen.

    I want to help people build the skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. I also talk a lot about reducing kitchen waste in ways that don't make it feel overwhelming and incorporate those tips into my classes.

    Collage of kids with French toast from a virtual cooking class.

    All are welcome to attend my classes, and I invite questions and comments along the way. My teaching style is very laid back and approachable. I want everyone to have a great experience when they get in the (virtual) kitchen with me!

    You can head to my virtual cooking classes page to learn more about the classes I do, and check out my events calendar to see what public classes I currently have scheduled.

    If you want to be notified of my upcoming classes, you can opt to receive emails from me. I send out an email once a week on Tuesdays, and also a summary of all of the month’s upcoming classes and events on the first Friday of every month.

    The Big Flavors Brand

    At Big Flavors, my mission is to help you find joy and fulfillment through making meals and memories.

    Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen helps busy people find time to cook delicious meals while reducing the time, money, stress, and waste in the process. Cooking can be daunting, and I am committed to helping you find an approach that best suits you, your household, and your current lifestyle.

    As a mom and former picky eater, I know that mealtime can be tough and the last thing you want after a long day is to try a recipe that doesn't turn out well. It’s why I personally have spent years creating and perfecting realistic recipes in my tiny kitchen that are guaranteed to please and meet your needs wherever you’re at—whether you’re short on time, money, ingredients, or patience (I get it!).

    How we spend our days is how we spend our lives, and I am committed to helping everyone find an approach to cooking that allows them to truly find pockets of enjoyment with loved ones over a delicious meal.

    Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for new inspiration, a new cook just getting your bearings, or a busy mom who needs family favorite meals fast, I’m here to help you create meals and memories.

    Drizzling maple syrup onto a stack of funfetti pancakes with sprinkles.

    Big Flavors Brand Values

    Authenticity & Understanding

    Life is messy, busy, and unpredictable. I believe in keeping it real and being as transparent as possible. Perfectionism keeps many would-be cooks from ever getting started, and I’m committed to showing people an approach to cooking that will genuinely work for them without the shame (so go ahead & buy the store-bought sauce & leave the dishes for tomorrow—I won’t judge).

    Proven Variety

    Variety is the spice of life, and I know how easy it can be to fall back on the same handful of meals you always make. I am here to take the guesswork out of mixing things up and using my decade-plus of experience to create new and inspiring recipes to help you make the most of mealtime (without the fear of having to trash a failed recipe).

    Community & Connection

    We are on this Earth to do more than just hustle and continually add more to our already full schedules. I believe in the restorative and joyful practice of sharing meals with our community, preserving the recipes of our ancestors, and cooking as a way of creating memories with loved ones. I believe a better world is possible for everyone when we prioritize community care in this way.

    Ashley Covelli holding a plate of cookies for a decorating class at the library.

    Most Popular Recipes

    Over the years, certain recipes have been massively popular with the Big Flavors audience. Some of my most pinned, Instagrammed, shared, and 5-star reviewed recipes include:

    • Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Flatbreads
    • Italian Sausage and Peppers
    • Cucumber Cannellini Bean Salad with Dill
    • No-Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Grandpa Henderson’s Beef Stew
    • Our Favorite Chicken Fajitas
    • Spicy Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry
    • Ricotta Cookies
    • Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Meal
    Overhead view of a sheet pan with Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Flatbread on top surrounded by garnishes.

    I'm here to help you find your next favorite recipe! I hope that you find some good inspiration and resources here in my little corner of the internet.

    Podcasts and Speaking Engagements

    • Facebook Live with MyHeritage: The Intersection of Food and Family History - November 26, 2024
    • Recipe of the Day Podcast Episode 1161: Ashley Covelli's Surprise Recipe of The Day - November 2, 2024
    • Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 287: Food and Family History - September 2024
    • derryX Dines Podcast: Tiny Kitchen? NO EXCUSE! Ft. Ashley Covelli from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - March 2024
    • Eat Blog Talk Episode 495: How to Make Money by Teaching Online and In-Person Cooking Classes with Ashley Covelli - February 2024
    • Passing the Plate Podcast (Co-host, Producer) - February 2024 - present
    • Eat Shop Waste Not Podcast Episode 137: When Should Tomatoes Go in the Fridge? - June 2023
    • Pace University Nutrition and Dietetics Masters Capstone Program - Developing Recipes: Inspiration & Process - February 2023
    • Food Blogger Pro Podcast Episode 385: Teaching Cooking Classes in Your Community as a Food Creator with Ashley Covelli - November 2022
    • Broad River Featured Presentation: Spice Up Your Life - Creative Ways to Bring Some Zest Back to the Table - November 2021

    Published Interviews

    • Greenburgh Public Library: Interview with Ashley Covelli from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - March 2022
    • inOssining: 5 Questions with Ashley Covelli from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - January 2021
    • Food Memory Project: Pass the Memories, Please! - October 2020
    • Chef Knives Expert: Ashley Covelli (Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen) Interview: Full and Fulfilled - April 2019
    • Glimpses of Motherhood | Ashley Covelli on Running a Food Blog, Working from Home, and Being Mom - December 2017
    • Rebecca Pitts: A Conversation with Ashley Covelli - May 2014

    Guest Posts, Articles, and Print Contributions

    Visit my press & recognition page for a full list.

    • Cheftini at Home Magazine Vol 2 (Welcome Fall: Cool Weather and Comfort Foods): Breakfast Amplified - August 2023
    • The Birkett Mills Buckwheat Cookbook (Pan-Fried Cod Over Garlicky Tomato & Pea Buckwheat Groats) - July 2021
    • Ossining Public Library: 5 Favorite Cookbook Selections from Our 2021 Virtual Potluck Program - October 2021
    • Ossining Public Library: 5 Reasons to Dig into Cookbooks at Your Local Library - October 2020
    • The LKC: How to Utilize a Mastermind Group to Achieve Your Goals - February 2020
    • Sweet Dreams Magazin Print Edition (Baked Apple Pie Egg Rolls) - June 2014
    • Stonyfield Organic Recipes (Buffalo Chickpea Dip) - January 2014

    Featured In

    Visit my press & recognition page for a full list.

    • Westchester Magazine: The 10 Westchester Foodie Instagram Accounts to Follow - April 2024
    • Trace Your Roots - Ukrainian Canadian Genealogy: Ukrainian Culinary Heritage (Passing the Plate: Documenting Family Recipes for Future Generations) - October 2023
    • Breakfast Ate Tiffany: Shop Small New York 2020 (Big Flavors Virtual Cooking Classes) - November 2020
    • Huffington Post: Pop This! Move Over Popcorn (Smoky Seared Scallops With Roasted Fennel, Rainbow Carrots, and Popped Sorghum) - April 2016
    • Buzzfeed Community: Fun Time Cocktails (The Grace Lane Graduate) - January 2018
    • Hamilton Beach's Everyday Good Thinking: 9 Best Holiday Breakfasts (Zoodle Frittata) - December 2016
    • Daily Voice: Westchester Blogger Serves Up Back To School Lunch Kabobs - September 2016
    • Daily Voice: Westchester Blogger Mixes Up A Favorite Italian Classic (Spicy Italian Sausage and Peppers Pizza) - May 2016

    Professional Accolades and Affiliations

    Visit my press & recognition page for a full list.

    • Equity at the Table (Food Professionals) - January 2022-present
    • Mamavation's Top 100 Healthy Recipe Blogs (#64) - May 2017
    • Mamavation's List of 100+ Healthy Mom Blogs (#60) - March 2017
    Ashley Covelli standing in the kitchen next to a cutting board full of ingredients, wearing an apron with the Big Flavors logo.

    Stay Connected

    You can find Big Flavors on your favorite social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. Come say hi!

    I absolutely love hearing from my readers. If you have a question about a specific recipe or post, feel free to write it in the comments section of that post, or head to my contact page to send me a message. I do my best to reply to every single one.

    Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate each and every one of you!

    -Ashley Covelli

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    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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    Favorite Summer Recipes

    • Fattoush Salad with Homemade Pita Chips
    • Spicy Salmon Poke Bowls
    • Elvis-Style Frozen Bananas
    • Smoked Salmon Roll-ups
    • Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-ups
    • Easy Instant Pot Herbed Potato Salad
    • Settino's Italian Bruschetta

    Refreshing Summer Beverages

    • Easy Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
    • Guava Cooler Tequila Cocktail
    • Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake with Bacon
    • Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Passionfruit Margaritas
    • The Grace Lane Graduate Gin Cocktail
    • Cucumber Moscow Mule

    Popular Now

    • Two slices of rhubarb custard pie on plates with forks.
      Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Falafel in pita bread with toppings served with yogurt-herb sauce.
      Falafel with Yogurt-Herb Sauce

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