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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 pumpkin pie
Food & Recipes

Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Our secret ingredient adds extra spice

30 mins
maple pecan fudge sauce
Food & Recipes

Maple Pecan Fudge Sauce

Maple syrup makes flavor magic

15 mins
pecan cupcakes with spiced vanilla frosting
Food & Recipes

Pecan Cupcakes With Spiced Vanilla Frosting

Candied oranges add flair (and flavor!)

40 mins
tomato soup with parmesan crostini
Food & Recipes

Tomato Soup With Parmesan Crostini

It's all about that cheesy bread

1 hr 20 mins
cherry sidecar cocktail
Food & Recipes

Cherry Sidecar

So sophisticated!

5 mins
maple whiskey sour
Food & Recipes

Maple Whiskey Sour

A little sweet, a little sour

5 mins
ginger sage rye cocktail
Food & Recipes

Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail

A touch of fresh herbs goes a long way

5 mins
grilled chicken fajitas
Food & Recipes

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Grilled chicken fajitas make a colorful, fun weeknight favorite

30 mins
vegan caesar dressing
Food & Recipes

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Vegan caesar dressing is just as creamy and zesty as the traditional

5 mins
shrimp, zucchini and corn enchiladas
Food & Recipes

Shrimp Enchiladas With Zucchini and Corn

Impress the family with easy shrimp enchiladas!

35 mins
watermelon salad with feta
Food & Recipes

Watermelon Salad With Feta

Plate up your watermelon salad with feta a little differently this summer.

20 mins
summer succotash recipe
Food & Recipes

Succotash

Make the most of summer veggies with this easy BBQ side dish.

40 mins
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