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Kate Merker

Chief Food Director

Kate Merker (she/her) is the Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, overseeing the team that produces food content for several Hearst titles, including Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Prevention, Woman’s Day and Country Living. She has clocked nearly 20 years of experience in food media and before that, worked at some of New York City’s finest restaurants. 

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pepper and onion pizza
Food & Recipes

Pepper and Onion Pizza

Pile on the produce to turn pizza into a healthy weeknight meal.

25 mins
balsamic chicken caprese
Food & Recipes

Balsamic Chicken Caprese

Try this five-ingredient feast.

30 mins
cooked sriracha maple bacon on a black serving plate
Food & Recipes

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven and Make It Extra Crispy

The easiest way to make this breakfast favorite!

pesto shrimp and zucchini skewers
Food & Recipes

Pesto Shrimp and Zucchini Skewers

These are light enough for a hot summer day.

20 mins
chicken, pepper and pineapple skewers
Food & Recipes

Chicken, Pepper and Pineapple Skewers

A little sweet, a little savory.

25 mins
sweet spicy beef and broccoli skewers
Food & Recipes

Sweet-Spicy Beef and Broccoli Skewers

Party-worthy!

20 mins
salmon, scallion, and asparagus skewers
Food & Recipes

Salmon, Scallion, and Asparagus Skewers

Kick off grilling season!

20 mins
waffle nachos on a sheet pan
Food & Recipes

Waffle Nachos

Who needs chips?

15 mins
roasted strawberries and brie
Food & Recipes

Roasted Strawberries and Brie

Set this out and watch it disappear.

15 mins
smoky spiced breadcrumbs
Food & Recipes

Smoky Spiced Breadcrumbs

This topping will take dinner to the next level.

5 mins
herbed cheese dip
Food & Recipes

Herbed Cheese Dip

Pass the chips!

10 mins
dry rubbed veggies
Food & Recipes

Dry-Rubbed Veggies

This will be your go-to side all summer!

20 mins
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