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
Latest from Aaron Hutcherson

Trouble in the kitchen? Ask Voraciously your cooking questions.

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

April 5, 2023

How big is a standard garlic clove? Your cooking questions, answered.

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

March 29, 2023

7 recipes with leeks, including soup, dumplings and roasted chicken

Get acquainted with the subtle sweetness of leeks in these recipes for dumplings, soups, quiche and more.

March 27, 2023

How to cut cake like a pro

Tips from bakers and food stylists on how to get a perfect slice of cake.

March 24, 2023

How soft is too soft for a potato? Your cooking questions answered.

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

March 22, 2023

7 spring vegetable recipes to celebrate the season

Recipes featuring ramps, morels, rhubarb and other spring vegetables to celebrate the season.

March 20, 2023

Yes, your oven is probably lying to you. Your cooking questions answered.

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

March 15, 2023

12 sweet and savory pie recipes for Pi Day festivities

A collection of sweet and savory pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14.

March 13, 2023

Can I make stock with chewed-on bones? Your cooking questions, answered.

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

March 8, 2023

Frozen fruits and vegetables star in these 9 sweet and savory recipes

Frozen fruits and vegetables have better flavor than fresh offseason produce and are convenient any time of the year. These recipes put them to good use.

March 6, 2023