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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Latest from Kate Merker
Hazelnut Thumbprints
With a yield of about 100 cookies, this recipe is ideal for parties—or stashing extra dough in the freezer.
The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You’ll Ever Need (Seriously!)
Follow our Test Kitchen’s foolproof, step-by-step method for a juicy, golden, perfectly seasoned bird every time.
How to Avoid Common Turkey Mistakes This Thanksgiving
Follow these tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner.
Peppermint Frosted Sheet Cake
Inspired by the holiday-favorite peppermint chocolate bark.
Chopped "Wedge" Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Celebrate in-season tomatoes with this party-ready salad.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
We baked almost 500 cookies in our quest for the best chocolate chip cookies—and made a few surprising discoveries along the way.
Horseradish, Tomato and Steak Pasta
This no-cook tomato sauce gives off serious Bloody Mary vibes.
5-Ingredient Sticky Grilled Chicken with Corn and Potatoes
Dinner doesn't get easier than this!
Gochujang-Maple-Glazed Smoked Ribs
Smoky, sticky and spicy-sweet — these are basically everything you'd want ribs to be.