Aaron Hutcherson

Washington, D.C.

Food writer and recipe developer

Education: Washington University in St. Louis, BS in Systems Science & Engineering; Washington University in St. Louis, MS in Finance; French Culinary Institute, Classic Culinary Arts

Aaron Hutcherson is a writer and recipe developer for Voraciously at The Washington Post. Before joining The Post, Hutcherson was a freelance writer, recipe developer, photographer and food stylist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Eater, Thrillist, Taste, Serious Eats, Food52 and Simply Recipes, among other publications. Previously working in wealth management, he nurtured cooking and food writing as a hobby and started a blog, TheHungryHutch.com. Eventually, he changed careers, earning a culinary degree in 2012 from the French Culinary Institute in New York (now
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Cooking chat: Do bay leaves actually have any flavor?

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

July 12, 2023

Shrimp scampi is a garlicky, buttery delight

Once just an Italian word for a lobster-like crustacean, scampi is now an Italian American classic that features shrimp in a garlicky sauce.

July 12, 2023

8 cool cucumber recipes, including salads, sandwiches and stir-fries

A variety of cucumber recipes to celebrate the season, including in salads and drinks.

July 10, 2023

‘The Bear,’ an omelet with potato chips and the heart of hospitality

A scene featuring an omelet in the second season of FX's "The Bear" shows how nourishing others is at the heart of hospitality.

July 6, 2023

Cooking chat: How do I use my oven’s convection feature?

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

July 5, 2023

    10 summer dessert recipes, including sorbet, crumble, pie and more

    These recipes feature summer produce and/or offer cool relief all season long.

    July 3, 2023

    The biggest barbecue pitfalls and how to avoid them

    The biggest and most common mistakes to avoid when barbecuing and grilling to maximize taste, safety and fun.

    June 30, 2023

    Cooking chat: I’m disabled, and my husband won’t cook or hire help. Now what?

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

    June 28, 2023

    Our best chicken salad recipes, including lemony, herby and curried

    Chicken salad recipes, including ones with fruit, vegetables and nuts, as well as an herby take on the classic creamy version.

    June 26, 2023

    How to cook with kohlrabi, that quirky vegetable at the farmers market

    What you need to know about cooking with kohlrabi, including recipes that feature the cruciferous vegetable.

    June 23, 2023