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Kate Mckiernan

Kate McKiernan

School: DePaul University

Expertise: Cocktails, restaurants

Kate McKiernan

  • Managed award-winning restaurants and bars in Los Angeles and Chicago for 10+ years
  • Lead copywriter for The Blend by Beam Suntory, a digital platform and resource for the hospitality community and bartenders all over the US
  • Screenwriter, memoirist and playwright

Experience

Kate is a writer and hospitality aficionado who is always on the lookout for the next best bite (or sip.) Whether behind the bar or at her keyboard, Kate loves sharing unique stories about food, cocktails, wines and spirits, and the people who make them. She believes strongly that community is created when people come together over a great meal, and the more we all eat together, the more we might understand each other. 

Baking cakes and breads since she was a kid, Kate’s style in the kitchen is notoriously messy and experimental but delicious. Influenced by the chefs she has worked with across the country, including Chad Colby, Steve Samson, Paul Kahan and Nancy Silverton, Kate favors cooking Italian dishes and pasta for her friends. When she’s not hosting dinner parties or writing, you will find her walking around the north side of Chicago trying to wear out her cattle dog/bully mix, Mason.

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Articles & Recipes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Don't let the lack of sizzling theatrics fool you—this sheet-pan chicken fajitas recipe delivers the same bold flavors as a restaurant would, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Whether dressing it up with toppings or savoring it plain, Greek yogurt cheesecake is pure indulgence.
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Bacon Gravy

This bacon gravy recipe is so good that you'll want to eat it with a spoon (no biscuits required)! With its crispy bacon bits and creamy consistency, it makes any breakfast perfectly indulgent.