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.
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash is the Weeknight Dinner You've Been Missing
Here's a seasonal main that's healthy and tasty!
3 Best Hot Dog Toppings for Summer Celebrations
These tasty toppings will take your hot dogs to the next level.
White Wine Coq Au Vin
This classic French country stew is a rustic delight!
The Best Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe
A little sweet and a little savory, this bread tastes great with beef stew or toasted in the morning for breakfast.
Guinness Beef Stew
Rich and hearty, this stew is the ideal meal for a cold winter night.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Mustard, Garlic and Rosemary Sauce
These fast-cooking thighs are a flavorful weeknight staple.
Air Fried Bourbon BBQ-Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops pair perfectly with a bourbon glaze.
Air Fryer Roasted Potato-and-Pepper Hash
Your air fryer makes short work of this tasty breakfast side dish.
Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette
This fall salad is almost a meal by itself!
Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini
Serve these nibblers at your next gathering — or build a snack dinner around 'em!
Sausage-and-Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Here's a seasonal main that's nearly as pretty as it is tasty!
Rosemary-Lemon Bundt Cake with Candied Rosemary
The piney flavor of rosemary gives surprising depth to this lemony cake.
Rosemary-Infused Salt
Make this easy infused salt to dress up roasted veggies and more.
Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Root Vegetables
This delicious Sunday roast comes together surprisingly fast.
Roasted Butternut Squash Pie
Step aside, pumpkin. There's a new gourd in town.
Blackberry and Pear Pie
This delicious pie is best in the late summer, when both fruits are super ripe.
Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam
Here's a veggie main you can sink your teeth into.
Sausage and Apple Pies
This savory dinner dish is as easy as, well, pie!
Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Give these elegant veggies a big boost with an extra flavorful dip.
Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Green Beans
Add this flavorful meal to your weeknight rotation STAT.
Grilled Mushroom Panzanella with Tomato Vinaigrette
This grilled dish is extra delicious with a variety of different mushrooms.
Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Parmesan-Roasted Summer Squash and Herbs
This easy weeknight dinner is packed with flavor!
The Best Creamy Potato Salad
Bring this to any picnic or barbecue and you'll take home an empty bowl.
Alabama White Sauce
This Southern treasure is the ultimate combo of creamy and kicky.
Pico de Gallo
This fresh summer sauce is a delicious addition to grilled meats, or just great with tortilla chips!
Meyer Lemon Relish
Keep this in your fridge to perk up any weeknight protein.
Chimichurri Sauce
This herby Argentine sauce is a perfect pairing for grilled proteins.
Fresh Summer Peach Relish
Serve this sweet-savory relish with your favorite grilled protein.
Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops
This simple recipe is fall-off-the-bone delicious.
Sausage Pinwheels with Marinated Peppers and Grilled Broccolini
These impressive sausages are a breeze to grill, and easily feed a crowd.
Shrimp, Pepper, and Chorizo Kebabs
These spicy kebabs offer a delicious medley of flavors.
Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs
Fresh thyme and a light marinade make these easy grilled kebabs taste incredible!
Teriyaki Beef-and-Mushroom Kebabs
These rich grilled kebabs are a solid crowd-pleaser.
Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs
These tasty kabobs come together in a snap and taste great!
Spatchcock Chicken with Piri Piri Sauce
This spicy bird is a surefire centerpiece at any summer barbecue.
Grilled Corn with Pesto and Basil Schmear
Give your grilled corn a burst of summer flavor.
Grilled Corn with Mexican "Street Style" Topping
Make this popular grilled corn topping at your next barbecue or cookout!
Grilled Corn with Red Pepper Jelly Glaze
Spice up your summer corn with this easy glaze!
Grilled Green Bean Salad with Cucumbers and Dill
Make the most of garden green beans with this delicious grilled salad.
BLT Potato Salad
Give your standard potato salad recipe a BLT makeover.
Grilled Corn Salad with Feta, Walnuts, and Shallot
Serve this toasty side at your next barbecue or cookout.
Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad
Serve this fresh side salad at your next barbecue or cookout.
Eggplant Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce and Quick Pickled Cucumbers
This meat-free burger is fresh, flavorful and filling.
Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese–Celery Slaw
This Buffalo-sauce-flavored burger is a beef-free crowd-pleaser.
Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites
Bite-sized cheese balls? Yes, please!
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
This Mother's Day, give mom a dozen roses she can sink her teeth into!
Strip Steak with Lemon Mashed Potatoes
Salmon Rillettes
This creamy rich spread is never out of place at a party.
Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze
These breakfast pastries are elegant enough for a brunch buffet, and easy enough for a weekend treat.
Spicy Michelada
This fiery beer cocktail is like a Bloody Mary, but better.
Everything Bagel Dip
Make this for your next party, and you'll be taking home an empty bowl.
Mini Chicken Tacos
These bright, spicy tacos are the ultimate party food and take just 20 minutes to make.
Beef and Raisin Empanadas
These savory-sweet hand pies are irresistibly good, mess-free finger food.
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
The classic "caviar of the South" makes a perfect filling for deviled eggs.
Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Maple Rhubarb and Strawberries
Make any brunch special with this fruit-topped recipe.
Fresh Mint and Lemon Iced Tea
Put your bounty of mint to good use in this sipper.
Honey Mustard-Glazed Canadian Bacon
Serve this savory side alongside any sweet brunch dish.
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash
This satisfying skillet recipe is easy and impressive.
Creamy Chicken Soup with Potatoes and Bacon
Flat White Martini
Serve this dessert drink at the end of a St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Seafood and Chorizo Paella with Bell Peppers
Rich and decadent, this paella is full of seafood and flavorful chorizo.
Sausage and Cheese Lasagna
Lasagna in one skillet, amazing!
Steak with Creamy Mushrooms and Spinach
A classic combo that only takes one skillet to whip up!
Chicken Thighs with White Beans and Escarole
Serve this hearty one-skillet dinner any night of the week.