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Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn

Associate Food Editor

    About Me

    Andrea is the Associate Food Editor at The Kitchn. She is a lifelong Chef and full-time clog enthusiast. Her passions include grabbing more books at the library than she can read in the time allotted and the relentless pursuit of the perfect burrito. She lives in Salem, MA with her husband and two cats.

    Latest Stories

    This Thrifty Cooking Trick Saves Me So Much Money on My Grocery Bill
    It’s not composting.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 19, 2025
    The Old-School British Ingredient I Always Add to Spaghetti Sauce
    Don’t knock it 'til you've tried it.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 15, 2025
    What Is Cottage Cheese? (Plus How to Cook with It)
    It's an underrated workhorse.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 14, 2025
    The 600-Year-Old "Perfect" Portuguese Soup I Make All Winter Long
    This should be in heavy rotation.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 12, 2025
    The 2-Ingredient Drink That Gets Me Through Every Dry January
    Who needs booze?
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 10, 2025
    The One Ingredient That Makes These Creamy Noodles "So Freakin' Delicious"
    The sauce is everything.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 9, 2025
    I Tried King Arthur's Rule-Bending Twist on a Classic Bread
    Sometimes rules were meant to be broken.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 9, 2025
    The Best Way to Store Brussels Sprouts
    Sprouts for days.
    Kelli Foster
    Jan 3, 2025
    The One Ingredient I Always Add to My Morning Oatmeal
    This is for the savory-breakfast folks.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jan 1, 2025
    The 1-Step Trick for Picture Perfect Fried Eggs Every Time
    I never fry eggs without doing this.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 30, 2024
    The Better-Than-Cinnamon-Rolls Treat You Need This Christmas
    You’ll never look at cinnamon rolls the same way again.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 24, 2024
    The Best Way to Reheat Lasagna Without Drying it Out
    Say goodbye to dry lasagna.
    Lauren Salkeld
    Dec 19, 2024
    The Best Way to Freeze Cookie Dough
    Cookies on demand.
    Emma Christensen
    Dec 19, 2024
    The 8 Best Substitutes for Tarragon (Plus How to Use Them)
    The flavor is complex.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 18, 2024
    I Just Found the Only Way I'm Ever Serving Potato Chips Again (It's So Smart)
    Move over, dip.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 18, 2024
    This "Creamed Spinach" Pasta Sauce Is So Good, I Want to Make It for Dinner
    A classic side takes center stage.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 16, 2024
    This Garlicky Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Beats Glazed Ham Every Time
    Nothing says “Christmas” like pernil.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 15, 2024
    8 Ways to Use Fresh Ginger in Your Cooking (with Recipes)
    Ginger can do it all.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 12, 2024
    The “Creamy” Pasta I Make When There Are No Groceries in the House
    Pasta with butter and Parm gets a glow-up.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 11, 2024
    What is Allspice, Anyway? (Plus How to Use It)
    Spoiler: It’s not a spice blend.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 10, 2024
    What's the Difference Between Scalloped and Au Gratin Potatoes?
    It depends on the recipe.
    Sheela Prakash
    Dec 9, 2024
    The Retro Boozy Dessert I Always Make for Everyone on My Christmas List
    They’re a throwback in the best way.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 8, 2024
    How to Defrost Shrimp the Right Way (So Quick and Easy)
    They’ll be thawed in a flash.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 7, 2024
    Ziti vs Penne: What’s the Real Difference?
    It's more than just the ridges.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 6, 2024
    How to Thicken Sauces & Soups with a Cornstarch Slurry (Easy)
    It's the key to thickening without lumps.
    Emma Christensen
    Dec 5, 2024
    Can You Freeze Leftover Egg Whites and Yolks? Our Best Tips
    There's no need to toss them.
    Sheela Prakash
    Dec 4, 2024
    The 3-Ingredient Sauce That’s Good on Everything
    It goes with everything.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 4, 2024
    The Best Way to Make a Martini May Turn Some Heads
    I stand by my choice.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Dec 4, 2024
    How to Reheat Biscuits to Keep Them Fluffy (I Tested 3 Methods)
    No, it's not the microwave.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 29, 2024
    The 1-Step Trick for Perfectly Reheated Thanksgiving Leftovers
    Believe it or not, there is a method.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 28, 2024
    The Unfussy, Inexpensive Wine I Serve Every Thanksgiving
    Spoiler, it’s not red.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 27, 2024
    How to Bake Cookies in an Air Fryer (Easy & Delicious)
    It's so speedy.
    Isadora Baum
    Nov 26, 2024
    16 Types of Mushrooms (Plus How to Use Them in Your Cooking)
    A peek into the wide world of edible fungi.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 26, 2024
    How Long to Cover Ham While Baking (Plus 7 Mistakes to Avoid)
    Following a few simple rules goes a long way.
    Christine Gallary
    Nov 22, 2024
    The Canned Ingredient that Makes Garlic Bread 100x Better
    It might already be in your pantry.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 20, 2024
    What Are Giblets, Anyway? (Plus How to Use Them)
    Don't throw them away.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Nov 15, 2024