Becky Krystal, Author at Valley News

Spring is here, so embrace it with these tips some of the season’s produce stars. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post.

Bring on the first vegetables of spring, eventually

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostApril 9, 2019

The arrival of the earliest spring produce is absolutely thrilling — at least for me. But then I lead a pretty tame life. Even if seeing those first spears of asparagus and cherubic radishes doesn’t send you into the same paroxysms of joy, there’s…

Crispy Herbed Falafel. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post.

Frying falafel at home is worth the practice

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostMarch 19, 2019

Chocolate curls are a fun way to decorate with chocolate. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post.

Cooking with chocolate can be tricky, so melt with care

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostFebruary 12, 2019

Take care of your cast iron, and it will last forever

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostFebruary 5, 2019

Passion fruit is not the easiest fruit to find, but if you’re looking for a new, interesting ingredient to play with in your cooking, passion fruit may be just the thing MUST CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post.

Passion Fruit Hasn’t Caught On in the U.S., but Maybe It Should

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostJanuary 29, 2019

Triple Hot Chocolate. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post.

Combining Two Recipes Yields a Perfect Rich Cup of Hot Chocolate

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostJanuary 15, 2019

Cuban beans and rice brings together two pantry staples in one perfect pot of comfort. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post.

Rice and Beans Unite in a Humble Yet Surprisingly Special Meal

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostJanuary 15, 2019

There's a debate over whether corn bread should be made with sugar or not. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post.

A Corn Bread Recipe That Courts Some Serious Controversy

by Becky Krystal Washington PostDecember 26, 2018

Your family and friends deserve better than this dense, greasy store-bought fruitcake. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post.

How to Make a Fruitcake That Defies the Stale, Old Jokes

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostDecember 18, 2018

Holiday Red Sangria Punch. MUCH CREDIT: Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post.

Holiday Drinks That Go Beyond the Typical Beer and Wine

by Becky Krystal The Washington PostDecember 18, 2018