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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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pesto linguine with clams in two bowls
Food & Recipes

Pesto Linguine With Clams

It looks fancy, but it's actually super simple.

20 mins
bright radish salad on a white plate
Food & Recipes

Bright Radish Salad

Don't be afraid of a little color.

20 mins
grilled chicken sandwich
Food & Recipes

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Made with from-scratch pesto!

10 mins
sausage and egg sandwiches
Food & Recipes

Sausage and Egg Sandwiches

Brunch favorite!

15 mins
sauteed chicken and tomatoes with roasted artichokes
Food & Recipes

Sautéed Chicken and Tomatoes With Roasted Artichokes

Equal parts healthy and comforting.

30 mins
chicken satay with spiralized carrot salad
Food & Recipes

Chicken Satay With Spiralized-Carrot Salad

Dinner on a stick!

45 mins
roasted asparagus with anchovy breadcrumbs
Food & Recipes

Roasted Asparagus With Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Spruce up your usual side dish.

35 mins
roasted carrots and chickpeas with marinated feta
Food & Recipes

Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas With Marinated Feta

This is one stellar side.

45 mins
white chocolate meltaways
Food & Recipes

White Chocolate Meltaways

Hello, two-ingredient treat.

15 mins
sticky tofu bowl
Food & Recipes

Sticky Tofu Bowl

Meatless Monday!

25 mins
lemony garlic and herb pork tenderloin
Food & Recipes

Lemony Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin

Try this tender, juicy tenderloin for dinner tonight.

40 mins
mustard and spice rubbed pork tenderloin
Food & Recipes

Mustard-and-Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Pair this easy tenderloin with rich roasted veggies.

35 mins
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