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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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heart shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

The perfect dessert for your sweetheart.

2 hrs
beef wellington recipe

Beef Wellington

Turn a center-cut beef tenderloin into a seriously show-stopping dish.

1 hr 35 mins
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Spiked Hot Chocolate

This boozy hot cocoa is not to be missed.

25 mins
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Pork tenderloin stars in a fresh and flavorful sandwich.

25 mins
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Red Velvet Cookies

This easy cookie recipe is a real showstopper.

45 mins
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Sea-Salted Nut Butter Cups

The ultimate candy combo

35 mins
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Like donuts, only better

30 mins
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Team chunky all the way

25 mins
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10 Very Important Turkey Cooking Tips You Need to Know

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Remix your usual brunch offerings with these tasty breakfast tacos.

20 mins
instant oatmeal with cranberries and pecans

Instant Oatmeal With Cranberries and Pecans

Yes, you can DIY your favorite breakfast

5 mins
instant pot pork ragu

Instant Pot Pork Ragu

So quick, so good

1 hr 20 mins
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