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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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cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole

The Easiest Chicken Casserole Recipe

Our version has broccoli, onion and fresh baguette breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch.

40 mins
mushroom and pork mapo tofu

Mushroom and Pork Mapo Tofu

Try a veggie-loaded version of the weeknight winner.

30 mins
chickpeas and roasted tomatoes on a bed a leafy greens

Anti-Inflammatory Meals Worth Making on Repeat

These satisfying recipes can help you feel your best, too.

butterball cook from frozen whole turkey

I Made Butterball’s Cook-From-Frozen Turkey, and It Was Not What I Expected

Essentially, you can open a bag, cook the turkey and be ready to eat in less than four hours.

pink grapefruit, tangerine, and blood orange mimosas in champagne flutes

Blood Orange Mimosas

This sip is perfect for the season.

5 mins
tzimmes

Tzimmes

Perfect for Rosh Hashanah, Passover, or any occasion!

1 hr 10 mins
rigatoni alla norma

Rigatoni alla Norma

It's a pasta party!

45 mins
chilled ramen salad

Chilled Ramen Salad

This will be your new summer fave.

20 mins
ice cream sandwich cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Try this freezer pleaser.

20 mins
smoky grilled okra

Smoky Grilled Okra

This might be the star side of grilling season.

20 mins
black bean stuffed poblano peppers with queso

Black Bean–Stuffed Poblanos

It's a (vegan!) weeknight winner.

35 mins
blue mocktails in a large pitcher and a tall glass

Blue Wave Mocktails

It looks — and tastes — so refreshing!

25 mins
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