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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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peach mango smoothie
Food & Recipes

Peach-Mango Smoothie

So refreshing!

5 mins
pineapple cucumber smoothie
Food & Recipes

Pineapple-Cucumber Smoothie

Cucumber makes this smoothie extra-hydrating.

5 mins
make ahead smoothies
Food & Recipes

Make-Ahead Smoothie Recipe

Breakfast, simplified.

5 mins
chicken and broccoli parchment packets
Food & Recipes

Chicken and Broccoli Parchment Packets

Dinner and a side all in one.

45 mins
five ingredient chicken dinner
Food & Recipes

Paprika Chicken With Crispy Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Double the protein, double the flavor.

20 mins
sheet pan chicken fajitas
Food & Recipes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Make fajitas on any weeknight!

40 mins
beef kofte with kale and chickpea salad
Food & Recipes

Beef Kofte With Kale and Chickpea Salad

This satisfying dinner is full of protein.

20 mins
roasted mediterranean shrimp bowl with red onion, rice, tomatoes, olives and lemon
Food & Recipes

Roasted Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl

Mix and match this meal according to your tastes.

20 mins
seared salmon with charred green beans
Food & Recipes

Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans

This stunning meal is just 5 ingredients!

15 mins
raisin walnut coffee cake
Food & Recipes

Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake

Make this on Sunday to enjoy an on-the-go breakfast or snack all week.

1 hr 10 mins
garam masala roasted chicken and cauliflower
Food & Recipes

Garam Masala Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower

This easy, one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights.

35 mins
air fryer squash soup
Food & Recipes

Air Fryer Squash Soup

Introducing: healthy comfort food!

45 mins
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