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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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honey glazed salmon
Food & Recipes

Honey Glazed Salmon

This is sure to be a showstopper.

25 mins
pork, pineapple and onion skewers
Food & Recipes

Pork, Pineapple and Onion Skewers

Enjoy this sweet 'n' salty supper.

45 mins
instant pot beef curry
Food & Recipes

Instant Pot Beef Curry

This feast uses only five ingredients.

45 mins
garlicky shrimp and white bean toast
Food & Recipes

Garlicky Shrimp and White Bean Toast

Toast for dinner!

20 mins
roasted potato and chorizo hash
Food & Recipes

Roasted Potato and Chorizo Hash

Serve up something savory for breakfast.

45 mins
polenta with mushrooms
Food & Recipes

Polenta With Mushrooms

It may look elegant, but it's actually super easy.

35 mins
sheet pan chicken parmesan
Food & Recipes

Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan

Serve this Italian-American favorite for dinner tonight.

55 mins
steak with herbs on a blue plate, how to cook steak in the oven
Food & Recipes

How to Cook Steak in the Oven

Too cold outside? No grill? Perfectly cooked steak is still possible.

20 mins
lentil bolognese
Food & Recipes

Vegan Bolognese

This plant-based pick is just as meaty as the original.

55 mins
pasta with no cook tomato sauce
Food & Recipes

Pasta With No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Ideal for tomato season.

20 mins
gingery pork meatball subs
Food & Recipes

Gingery Pork Meatball Subs

This is soon to be a family favorite.

20 mins
one pot spaghetti
Food & Recipes

One-Pot Spaghetti

This one-dish delight is perfect for the family!

20 mins
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