Who Is Kristy Bernardo?
Hi, I'm Kristy. Nice to meet you! I cook a lot, I write a lot of recipes, and I genuinely love helping people figure out what to make for dinner.
How The Wicked Noodle Started
It started as a place to share recipes I actually make in my own kitchen. The kind of food that feels doable on a busy weeknight, tastes great, and doesn't require a long list of ingredients or a sink full of dishes. I've always believed that cooking should feel approachable, not intimidating, and that flavor matters just as much as simplicity.
Press & Media Features
Over the years, this little site grew into a full-time career that I'm incredibly proud of. My work has been featured in outlets like Parade Magazine and The Huffington Post (which still feels surreal considering most days you'll find me recipe testing in yoga pants). I'm also the author of five cookbooks!
Professional Experience & Brand Work
I've spent years working as a professional recipe developer for brands like Driscoll's, Tabasco, Truvia, Bob's Red Mill, and Sara Lee. From 2011 to 2013, I served as a national spokesperson for Simply Potatoes, creating original recipes and appearing in professionally produced video content. (Contact us if you're interested in working together!)
TV, Speaking & Media Appearances
You may have seen me on TV or online over the years, too. I was a frequent guest on Let's Talk Live (DC) from 2010 to 2012, judged a cooking competition in Los Angeles, hosted a professionally filmed online cooking show in my home kitchen, and spoke at the International Association of Culinary Professionals conference in Washington, DC.
Training & Credentials
I trained at a boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and I'm a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Earlier in my career, I worked as a personal chef and taught cooking classes, experiences that shaped how I teach and write today.
These days, my focus is firmly on The Wicked Noodle. I'm in the kitchen developing recipes, tweaking instructions, and trying to make cooking feel easier and more enjoyable for families. Helping people put good food on the table (without stress!) is what I care about most.
I'm so glad you're here!
Cookbooks
- Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot
- Cooking from Frozen in Your Instant Pot
- The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes
- Easy Cooking with Your Ninja Foodi
- Weeknight Keto
What to do next
- Follow me on social media
- Explore my archive of tested recipes.
- You can also reach me directly at kristy@thewickednoodle.com.