Our TeamAndrea Rivera Wawrzyn

Andrea Rivera Wawrzyn

Associate Food Editor

I cover technique in the kitchen: cooking tips and tricks, ingredient advice, and recipes.Salem, MA

About Me

I've worked in food for more than 15 years as a private chef, caterer, recipe developer, test cook, writer, and editor (among other things!).

Prior to joining The Kitchn team, I was an Associate Editor at America's Test Kitchen, where I contributed recipes to many well-researched, engaging cookbooks for children and families as well as to ATK's website. I was a contributing writer and performer on Mystery Recipe, an ingredient-themed podcast for families uncovering the fascinating world of food. I have also been a contributor to Serious Eats, and have worked on cookbooks for Ten Speed Press, Rebel Girls, and Clarkson Potter.

I’m passionate about helping the home cook be successful in the kitchen, whether through well-written recipes, thoughtful explainers, or useful guides. (I'm also passionate about clogs and burritos, but that's neither here nor there.)

My pronouns

she/her/hers

I'm an expert in

  • recipe development
  • eaching techniques in the kitchen
  • kitchen equipment

Latest Stories

I Never Make a Batch of Mac and Cheese Without BBQ Chips
It’s a game-changer.
Mar 17, 2026
Julia Child vs. Ina Garten — Whose Pot Roast Recipe Is Better?
They’re both iconic.
Dec 15, 2025
Add a Few Tablespoons of This to Spaghetti Sauce for the “Best Flavor Ever” (It’s Truly a Game-Changer)
I love a good red sauce, and I’m not picky about it — it can be a simple marinara or a slow-cooked ragù. I’ve cooked tomato sauce many different ways, and often will forgo a recipe altogether in favor of using the spices, herbs, and aromatics I have on hand to build a good sauce. The one thing I always add at the end, though — no matter what else has gone into the pot — is a bit of butter.
Oct 18, 2025
I’ll Never Make Pot Roast Without Ina Garten’s Easy Trick Again (It’s So Flavorful!)
Pot roast is one of those classic cold-weather dishes that never goes out of style, like beef stew or chicken noodle soup. Even though it’s a cold weather mainstay, pot roast can also get a bad rap, with a reputation for being bland, boring, and consisting of dried-out beef with overcooked vegetables. I happen to disagree. A good pot roast can truly be great with a balance of slow-cooked flavor, melt-in-your-mouth tender beef, and perfectly cooked vegetables.
Sep 23, 2025
Once I Started Cooking Ground Beef Like This, I’ve Never Made It Another Way (So Smart!)
Your potato masher is good for more than one task.
Jul 29, 2025
My Easy Trick for the Absolute Best Tomato Toast (I Promise It’ll Taste 20x Better!)
A simple step with big rewards.
Jul 25, 2025
Everyone Says My “Cowboy Beans” Are 100x Better Than Baked Beans
They’re always the first dish gone.
Jun 9, 2025
The Secret Trick to Get Even More from a Rotisserie Chicken
I never skip it.
May 25, 2025
My Restaurant Trick for Making “Perfect” Crispy Potatoes (I’ll Never Cook Them Another Way!)
They’re better than home fries.
May 20, 2025
The New Creamy Noodles Recipe I’m Making Every Week
The sauce is everything.
Feb 24, 2025
Once I Started Cooking Salmon Like This, I’ve Never Made It Another Way (So Smart!)
It’s wildly easy, the salmon cooks evenly, and traps most of the fish-cooking smell in the oven.
Feb 17, 2025
I Tested 6 Popular Recipes for Homemade Hot Cocoa, and the Winner Is Better than Any Packet
You'll never want to use a hot cocoa packet again.
Dec 13, 2024
Why I Always Add THIS to a Pot of Chili
A little cornmeal goes a long way.
Nov 17, 2024
I Just Learned the Wildest Way to Peel an Egg Without Using My Fingers In 10 Seconds Flat
You’ll never waste time hunched over the compost again.
Sep 7, 2024
The Ridiculously Flavorful 10-Minute Canned Bean Trick I’ve Made Too Many Times to Count
For those nights when you simply don’t have the time.
Sep 7, 2024
The Rule-Bending Trick for Making Hot Dogs Taste Ridiculously Good
You’ll never look at hot dogs, or bacon, the same way again.
Jul 3, 2024
We Tried 7 Ways to Cook Oatmeal, and the Winning Method Was a Complete Surprise
I'd eat oatmeal every day if it tasted like this.
May 29, 2024
This Restaurant Trick Will Forever Change the Way You Juice a Lemon
Who needs a juicer when you have tongs?
May 29, 2024
The Easy Restaurant Asparagus Trick I Always Do to Make It Seriously Amazing
This little known rule will change how you prep the spring vegetable.
Apr 22, 2024