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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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spiced snack mix

Spiced Snack Mix

It's crunch time!

30 mins
chicken taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

This fan-favorite brings everyone to their feet.

30 mins
steak au poivre

Steak Au Poivre

Dinner for two, anyone?

40 mins
rosemary roasted carrot salad

Rosemary Roasted Carrot Salad

Serve this side all winter.

30 mins
onion flatbread

Onion Flatbread

There's no shortage of flavor in this crowd-pleaser.

30 mins
pork lettuce wraps

Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps

Finger food for dinner tonight!

40 mins
escarole salad

Escarole Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

Winter's favorite salad.

15 mins
balsamic roasted red onions

Balsamic Roasted Red Onions

Meet the easiest-ever side dish

30 mins
pear gin fizz

Pear Gin Fizz

Cheers!

25 mins
yarn wrapped homemade christmas ornaments hanging on the tree

The Best Royal Icing

Use this foolproof recipe to beautifully flood and decorate sugar cookies.

5 mins
fennel roasted chicken and peppers

Fennel Roasted Chicken and Peppers

Enjoy this colorful, flavor-packed feast.

30 mins
herbed white bean dip with crostini and vegetables

Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese

Perfect on a cracker

30 mins
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