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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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chocolate banana cake
Food & Recipes

Chocolate Banana Cake

Don't worry, we didn't skimp on the chocolate chips.

40 mins
creamy cannoli dip
Food & Recipes

Creamy Cannoli Dip

Dip, meet dessert.

10 mins
tomato based pasta e fagioli with beans
Food & Recipes

Pasta e Fagioli

This one-pot meal will warm you up from the inside out.

35 mins
tandoori chicken with lemons and red onions
Food & Recipes

Tandoori Chicken

Make this Indian-inspired classic in an air fryer.

55 mins
manhattan clam chowder
Food & Recipes

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Warm up with this classic soup.

30 mins
wedge salad with creamy white dressing and fresh herbs on top
Food & Recipes

Wedge Salad With Creamy Herb Dressing

Our kind of salad.

15 mins
a pot of homemade teriyaki sauce with lime, chile, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds on the side
Food & Recipes

Classic Teriyaki Sauce

You're going to want to put this on everything.

20 mins
cheese fondue
Food & Recipes

Classic Cheese Fondue

Set out the bread for dipping!

25 mins
ranch slaw
Food & Recipes

Ranch Slaw

Upgrade a simple slaw with homemade ranch dressing.

20 mins
blt shrimp rolls
Food & Recipes

BLT Shrimp Rolls

You'll need both hands to eat this stacked sandwich.

15 mins
homemade ranch dressing
Food & Recipes

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Even better when it's homemade!

5 mins
chicken with creamy spinach and artichokes
Food & Recipes

Spinach Artichoke Chicken

It's only 5 ingredients!

30 mins
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