"Summer Cooking Goals and More: Inside Meredith Haggard's (Hayden) Refreshing New Chapter As the warmer months approach, many of us are looking forward to spending more time in the kitchen, experimenting with new recipes and flavors. For Meredith Hayden, a summer of cooking is about more than just whipping up a mean BBQ or perfecting her pasta dishes - it's also about embracing her passion for food as a way to nurture her mental health. In a candid conversation with PEOPLE, Hayden opens up about her summer cooking goals, her ongoing journey to recovery from a serious ACL injury, and how her partnership with Barilla is helping her share her love of cooking with a wider audience. Get a glimpse into Hayden's refreshing new chapter and discover how she's using her kitchen as a source of comfort and creativity."


Meredith Hayden told PEOPLE about her summer cooking goals, ACL recovery and how cooking supports her mental health, plus details on her Barilla partnership.