Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn

Associate Food Editor, The Kitchn

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.
    The Famous "Cafe de Paris" Butter I'm Putting on Everything
    It's good on everything.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Oct 2, 2024
    I Guarantee This Will Be the Easiest Soup You Make All Fall
    It's the flexible soup of your dreams.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Oct 2, 2024
    How to Thicken Gravy Super Quickly (8 Easy Methods)
    Don't panic.
    Christine Gallary
    Sep 30, 2024
    12 Types of Apples Every Apple Lover Should Know About (From Tart to Sweet!)
    An apple for every task.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 30, 2024
    I Never Put Sugar in My Banana Bread — I Add This Instead
    Don’t knock it 'til you try it.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 29, 2024
    Cage-Free vs. Free-Range vs. Pasture-Raised: How to Decode Egg Cartons
    An egg-cellent explainer.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 26, 2024
    Why You Should Never Leave Out Pizza on the Counter
    Get ready to be disappointed.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 25, 2024
    My Cooking Tip for Irresistibly Creamy Soup —Without a Drop of Cream
    Who needs dairy?
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 25, 2024
    This Cheap Canned Bean Cooking Trick Is My Go-To Lazy Dinner
    So cheap, so easy.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 24, 2024
    Why I Always Add THIS to a Pot of Chili
    A little cornmeal goes a long way.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 21, 2024
    My 1-Ingredient Trick for Making Lasagna Taste Infinitely Better
    No ricotta? No problem.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 19, 2024
    My Rule-Bending Trick for Making Incredible Chicken Nuggets
    A delicious weeknight dinner.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 12, 2024
    The 3-Ingredient Trick to Solve Cake's Biggest Problem
    Pan spray? I don’t know her.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 11, 2024
    The 200-Year Old British Cocktail I’m Sipping All September (Only 3 Ingredients!
    Simple and satisfying.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 6, 2024
    The Best Way to Cook Chicken Thighs Is Actually Two Methods
    It's worth the effort.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Sep 5, 2024
    Why the Legendary "Chopped Cheese" Is 100x Better Than a Burger
    It’s where a burger meets a hoagie.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 31, 2024
    16 Types of Potatoes (Plus When to Use Them)
    A spud for every occasion.
    Sara Kate Gillingham
    Aug 29, 2024
    How to Melt Butter in the Microwave Without Making Mess
    Everything you need is already in the kitchen.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 28, 2024
    What Is Cardamom?
    It’s more than just chai spice.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 28, 2024
    How to Remove Salmon Skin Without a Knife
    You don’t even need a knife.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 26, 2024
    My One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Will Be Your Family's New Favorite Dinner
    All the flavor with less of the work.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 22, 2024
    The Ingredient Combination That Makes Canned Beans Taste 1,000 Times Better
    For those nights when you simply don’t have the time.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 21, 2024
    My Rule-Breaking Trick for Cooking Steak in My Kitchen with Zero Smoke
    Home cooks without good kitchen hoods, this is for you.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 20, 2024
    The 3-Ingredient Vodka Cocktail I've Been Making for over a Decade
    Drink your tomatoes.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 16, 2024
    Can You Freeze Butter?
    Time to stock up!
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 16, 2024
    I Just Found the Only Way I'll Ever Make Tomato Toast Again
    Spoiler: There's barely a wrong way.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 15, 2024
    How to Tell if Your Garlic Cloves Have Gone Bad
    It won't last forever.
    Faith Durand
    Aug 13, 2024
    The (Cheap!) Secret Ingredient I've Been Using to Make My Salads Taste Amazing
    Squeaky cheese forever.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 13, 2024
    I Guarantee My Easy Salmon Patties Will Be Your Family's Most Requested Dinner
    Get ready to make these on repeat.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 10, 2024
    The 2-Ingredient Sour Cream Dip I’ll Never Stop Making
    Never toss a ramen seasoning packet again.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 8, 2024
    I Just Learned the Smartest Ground Beef Cooking Trick
    Your potato masher is good for more than one task.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 7, 2024
    The Unexpected Ingredient I've Been Adding to My "Best-Ever" Scrambled Eggs
    No, it’s not ketchup.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 3, 2024
    The Black Bean-Avocado Salad I Make When It's Too Hot to Cook
    The harissa vinaigrette is everything.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 2, 2024
    Everything You Need To Know About Green Tomatoes
    Red tomatoes aren't the only game in town.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Aug 1, 2024
    The 64-Year-Old Mexican Cocktail I’m Sipping All Summer
    Meet the official cocktail of summer.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jul 31, 2024
    8 Types of Tomatoes You Should Know
    Spoiler: They’re all delicious.
    Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn
    Jul 29, 2024