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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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pork tenderloin with roasted red grapes and cabbage on a black ceramic plate
Food & Recipes

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Grapes and Cabbage

Fill your plate with purple for dinner tonight.

25 mins
pierogi with mixed cabbage on a blue and white plate
Food & Recipes

Pierogi with Sautéed Cabbage

Pierogi might be our favorite freezer find.

20 mins
oatmeal with yogurt and toasted almonds on a blue background
Food & Recipes

Oatmeal with Yogurt and Toasted Almonds

This bowl is tops on texture!

10 mins
oatmeal with pistachios and apricots on a blue background
Food & Recipes

Oatmeal with Apricots and Pistachios

Wake up to warming spices in your bowl.

10 mins
oatmeal with greens and eggs on blue background with spoon
Food & Recipes

​​​​Oatmeal with Greens, Tomato, and Egg

Switch up your typical breakfast with something savory.

10 mins
apple sausage rolls on a metal rack with mustard
Food & Recipes

Apple Sausage Rolls

This easy app packs a flavor punch.

1 hr 10 mins
roasted sausage and grapes with salt on white background
Food & Recipes

Roasted Sausage and Grapes

Meet your new favorite ingredient combo.

25 mins
salmon and swiss chard on two plates
Food & Recipes

Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard

Bust out your air fryer for juicy salmon with crispy skin.

25 mins
plate of linguine with red sauce and vegetables
Food & Recipes

Skillet Pepper Pasta

If you've got peppers and onions, you can make this pasta with items from your pantry.

25 mins
split pea soup on a blue background
Food & Recipes

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Thick-cut bacon is this soup's best friend.

45 mins
harissa chicken and farro salad on a blue background
Food & Recipes

Harissa Chicken and Farro Salad

Don't worry — this salad will definitely keep you full.

25 mins
classic tuna melt on blue background
Food & Recipes

Classic Tuna Melt

This is why you should always keep a few cans of tuna in your pantry.

10 mins
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