Desirée Ruberti Author

Chef Nathan Lippy is a classically trained chef who spent years refining his culinary craft only to find his true passion in teaching. Following in the footsteps of his mentors, passing along the gift of a well-crafted meal is one of the best things someone could do for another. The heart of a cook is one that serves others, and for the last nineteen years, Chef Nathan has shared thousands of recipes, tips, and techniques with home cooks all around the world. One of his monikers “Delicious doesn’t have to be difficult,” has carried his professional path to becoming the executive chef and director of content and strategy for Blackstone Products.

CJ Frazier serves as a key creative leader at Blackstone Products and is the manager of the Griddle Crew, Blackstone’s innovative ambassador program. With a deep passion for outdoor cooking and a background in content creation and community building, CJ loves the innovative approach to the Blackstone social media experience. His dedication to inspiring others—through recipes, engaging storytelling, and a strong focus on connection—continues to elevate Blackstone’s place at the forefront of the outdoor cooking world.

Todd Toven became the first social media personality to showcase Blackstone Griddles online in 2013. Since then, he has traveled the country as the headliner of Blackstone’s annual Griddle More Tour, sharing great food, music, and enthusiasm at every stop. He is also the star of Let’s Give It A Try, which airs on Blackstone’s social media outlets. He lives in Colorado, where he enjoys the beauty of the Rocky Mountains with his wife and six children. As he often says, “Praise the Lord and pass the food!”

Matthew Hussey, better known as The Hungry Hussey, found his passion for cooking standing beside his mama in the kitchen at just eight years old. What started as a way to spend time with her quickly became a lifelong love for making folks feel cared for through food. He’s been cooking on a Blackstone since 2015 and is proud to be part of the Blackstone Griddle Pro Team, where he’s hosted over 150 weekly videos. With more than 500 videos on his YouTube channel, Matt brings simple, Southern-inspired meals to life—always with a big helping of heart.

Desirée Ruberti, also known as BlackstoneBetty, is a passionate home chef, content creator, and the fiery personality behind the griddle at Blackstone Products. As the host of Family Style with BlackstoneBetty, she brings flavor, flair, and feel-good vibes to kitchens and backyards everywhere. Known for “zhooshing up” everyday recipes, dishing out clever tips, and infusing everything she does with heart, Betty inspires home cooks of all skill levels to fire up their griddles and create meals that bring people together. From nostalgic family favorites to bold new bites, her crave-worthy creations are rooted in confidence, creativity, and connection. Off the griddle, BlackstoneBetty plays a key role in the griddle community as one of the leaders of the Blackstone Griddle Crew ambassador program, where she thrives at mentoring, encouraging, and empowering fellow creators. A proud Philly native, devoted mom, and loud-and-proud Italian-American, she credits her tight-knit family and heritage for sparking her lifelong love of food. Through this cookbook, she invites you to join her at the griddle—where the sizzle is constant, the food is full of soul, and every dish is served family style.