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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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lime and aleppo pepper green beans
Food & Recipes

Lime and Aleppo Pepper Green Beans

We upgraded this green veggie's game

10 mins
coconut raspberry smoothie in a glass
Food & Recipes

Coconut Raspberry Smoothie

Bust out the (immersion!) blender

5 mins
everything bagel crusted salmon
Food & Recipes

Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

Yes, the spice blend truly tastes great on everything

25 mins
mushroom and brussels sprouts pizza
Food & Recipes

Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Pizza

Meet the star of your next pizza night

25 mins
mushroom and chile garlic green beans
Food & Recipes

Mushroom and Chile-Garlic Green Beans

We'd put the spicy chile-garlic butter on anything

35 mins
glazed green beans
Food & Recipes

Glazed Green Beans

These beans get an extra shimmer from sherry wine

30 mins
how to make a smoothie
Food & Recipes

How to Make a Smoothie

Follow these easy steps.

5 mins
assorted pies with crimped pie crust
Food & Recipes

How to Crimp Pie Crust to Make Bakery-Worthy Pies

Master these pie crimping techniques for an easy and elegant dessert.

cauliflower alfredo pasta
Food & Recipes

Cauliflower Alfredo

Creamy cauliflower sauce is so good, it’s not just for vegans!

25 mins
roasted brussels sprouts with browned butter
Food & Recipes

How To Cut Brussels Sprouts in 3 Easy Ways

We love sprouts, any way you slice ‘em.

30 mins
pumpkin martini
Food & Recipes

Pumpkin Martini

Now it’s really fall

5 mins
serving boat filled with make ahead gravy ontop of a pink folded napkin
Food & Recipes

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

This from-scratch gravy recipe will be your new family favorite.

1 hr 40 mins
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