Becky Krystal

Washington, D.C.

Editor covering topics related to food

Education: University of Virginia, BA in English

Becky Krystal is the recipes editor for Washington Post Food, following a six-year stint as a staff writer and recipe developer. After several years as a general assignment reporter in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, she came to The Washington Post in 2007 to work for TV Week and Sunday Source. Her time at The Post also includes five years in the Travel section.
Latest from Becky Krystal

Trouble in the kitchen? Ask us your cooking questions.

Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.

December 4, 2024
Every Wednesday at noon ET, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.

Triple tomato soup packs the most tomato flavor into a simple dish

Whole canned tomatoes, tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes give this soup triple the tomatoes, triple the fun.

December 1, 2024
Triple Tomato Soup.

Cooking chat: What’s the best ingredient to add to mashed potatoes?

Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.

November 27, 2024
Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic.

Give Thanksgiving leftovers new life in soup, sandwiches and more

These 15 recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers might be more exciting than the feast itself.

November 27, 2024

Thanksgiving food doesn’t have to be served hot to be great

Give yourself a break. Serving every dish piping hot isn’t feasible, or even necessary.

November 25, 2024

Our best bread recipes for Thanksgiving, including rolls and biscuits

Whether you want Thanksgiving rolls or stuffing-inspired bread, these recipes will be right at home on your holiday table.

November 21, 2024

Cooking chat: How long will it take for my turkey to defrost?

Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.

November 20, 2024

Our top Thanksgiving desserts, starring pumpkin, apple and cranberries

We’re leaning into the classic desserts of pumpkin, pecan, apple, sweet potato and cranberry pies, and serving up tart, cake and galette options, too.

November 18, 2024

16 Thanksgiving turkey recipes, from simple to showstoppers

Simply roasted, boldly flavored, spatchcocked and low and slow turkey recipes to suit just about everyone.

November 15, 2024

Cooking chat: How do I get my spouse to cook more often?

Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.

November 13, 2024