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Kristina Razon

Deputy Food Editor

I cover recipes (sweet and savory) and cooking skills (like ingredient explainers, smart tips, and techniques).Highland Mills, NY

About Me

Before joining The Kitchn, I worked for Serious Eats. I was initially hired as the office manager, but quickly transitioned into a role as editor and recipe developer. Prior to my time there, I spent more than 10 years in professional kitchens in Washington, D.C.; Boston; and New York City. I’ve worked as a line cook, baker, culinary teaching assistant, pastry chef, and kitchen manager.

I have an MS in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College, and a Culinary Arts Certificate from Boston University. I'm the author of a self-published ebook titled A Guide to Northeast Grains, an introductory guide to baking with regional flours — specifically buckwheat, einkorn, emmer, rye, spelt, and triticale.

I love teaching home cooks how to make good food in their kitchens, whether it’s sharing a recipe for a quick and easy dinner or a super-delicious dessert, or writing about how to make the best tomato toast.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

I'm an expert in

  • baking & pastry
  • Filipino cuisine

My education

Boston University (Culinary Arts Certificate)


Latest Stories

My Unconventional 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Making Legendary Chili
Chili’s never tasted this good!
Jan 14, 2025
The Brilliant 3-Ingredient Salmon I Love to Make on Nights When I Just Can’t
Ready in less than 20 minutes!
Jan 6, 2025
This 3-Ingredient Creamy Soup Is So Good, I Made It Twice Last Week
Canned corn to the rescue.
Jan 6, 2025
Italian Nonna's "Magic Bars” Are One of Our Most Popular Holiday Recipes
A festive pick-me-up treat.
Dec 18, 2024
The One Step You Should Never Skip When Making Pie
Say goodbye to soggy crusts.
Nov 20, 2024
Your Thanksgiving Table Doesn't Need Salad — It Needs This Slaw
Light, crunchy, and refreshing.
Nov 14, 2024
The Brown Butter Tortellini I’ve Already Made Twice This Month
Ready in 30 minutes.
Nov 12, 2024
Everyone Says "Butter Swim Biscuits" Are the Best They've Ever Had
Too good to be true.
Nov 10, 2024
Get Thanksgiving Kitchn Keepers: Our 11 Most Delicious Recipes
They're all keepers.
Nov 7, 2024
My 1-Ingredient Upgrade For the Most Flavorful Rice Ever
It’s almost too easy.
Nov 3, 2024
This 3-Ingredient Honey Cocktail Will Definitely Cure Whatever Ails You
A classic for good reason.
Oct 30, 2024
This "Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight" Is So Good, I Always Save an Extra Slice
Five layers of classic chocolate chip cookie flavor.
Oct 26, 2024
My Slightly Controversial Secret Ingredient for Making Pasta Taste Incredible
It’s the secret to better carbonara.
Oct 20, 2024
The "5-Minute Rule" I Always Follow Whenever I Bake
Take it from a former professional baker.
Oct 19, 2024
I Don’t Frost My Cakes — I Rely on This Brilliant 2-Ingredient Trick Instead
It’s the biggest time-saver.
Oct 12, 2024
The Brilliant Fridge Organizing Trick That I’ll Follow Forever
It all started with an aha moment.
Oct 3, 2024
My Mom's Famous Filipino Spaghetti Will Forever Change How You Cook Ground Beef
A new way to enjoy hot dogs.
Oct 1, 2024
The Garlicky Creamy Chicken That Never Leaves My Weeknight Dinner Rotation
The extra-garlicky sauce makes it.
Sep 28, 2024
Why This '80s Cocktail Is Now One of the Most Popular in America
It’s a classic for good reason.
Sep 27, 2024
This Is the Only Tuna Melt We'll Ever Make
It's toasty, cheesy, and super comforting.
Nov 13, 2023
“Hot Milk Cake” Is the Party Trick Every Baker Needs Up Their Sleeve
Meet your new go-to cake.
Aug 27, 2023
This Boston Cream Pie Is So Good I’ve Made It 5 Weeks in a Row
Nothing beats this classic.
Aug 24, 2023
Get Our Very Best Fall Dinners: 9 Easy Recipes You’ll Make All Season
I’ve made it more times than I can count.
Sep 4, 2024
3 Rules for Making the Absolute Best Tomato Toast
Take yours to the next level by doing this one thing.
Aug 19, 2023
A Classic Daiquiri Is So Much Better than the Frozen Kind
It’s unlike any you’ve had before.
Aug 10, 2023
The No-Bake "Caramel Apple Delight" I'll Be Making All Fall
It’s giving sweater weather vibes.
Aug 11, 2024
I Can't Stop Sipping This "Cowboy Margarita"
Giddy up.
Aug 1, 2024
The Frozen Hot Chocolate My Family Gets Excited About Every Summer
So cool, so creamy.
Jul 23, 2024
The Tropical Cocktail I'm Making Every Weekend of Summer
My “perfect” recipe.
Jul 19, 2024
I'm Making This Light & Creamy Shrimp Salad on Repeat This Summer
Trust me, it’s that good.
Jul 14, 2024