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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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herbed white bean dip with crostini and vegetables
Food & Recipes

Herbed White Bean Dip

Add a little green to your apps table.

15 mins
vegan lasagna in a baking dish
Food & Recipes

Vegan Lasagna

Yes, even lasagna can be vegan!

1 hr 10 mins
a hand holding a knife over a plate of chicken
Food & Recipes

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken

Haven't tried air frying stuffed chicken? Now is the time.

25 mins
dirty martini with stuffed olives
Food & Recipes

Dirty Martini With Stuffed Olives

You just need 2 ingredients (plus garnishes!) to make this classic cocktail.

5 mins
Fennel Pasta Pomodoro
Food & Recipes

Fennel Pasta Pomodoro

Add a licorice-like kick to this classic sauce

25 mins
Anchovy Brown Butter Linguine
Food & Recipes

Anchovy Brown Butter Linguine With Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Pasta + breadcrumbs = dinner winner

20 mins
quick white bean and sausage stew
Food & Recipes

Quick White Bean and Sausage Stew

So cozy!

30 mins
mexican maple horchata with a cinnamon stick
Food & Recipes

Easy Maple Horchata

This Mexican-inspired beverage is a sweet and creamy sipper.

5 mins
herb stuffing ring with a serving spatula
Food & Recipes

Herb Stuffing Ring

This will stand out on your holiday table

1 hr 10 mins
roasted pork chops and pears
Food & Recipes

Roasted Pork Chops and Pears

Ideal for cozy fall dinners

30 mins
fall mushroom pizza with pizza wheel
Food & Recipes

Cheesy Mushroom Pizza

Pizza night, anyone?

30 mins
sheet pan fish and vegetables with a spatula
Food & Recipes

Sheet Pan Fish and Vegetables

Just add rice or pasta!

25 mins
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