Celebrity chef Meredith Hayden is gearing up for a sizzling summer season, and cooking is at the forefront of her plans. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Hayden opens up about her summer cooking goals, including experimenting with new recipes and ingredients to shake up her culinary routine. But Hayden's cooking endeavors aren't just about culinary creativity - she also credits cooking as a vital tool in supporting her mental health and overall well-being. As she continues to recover from an ACL injury, Hayden is finding solace in the kitchen, and fans can expect to see the fruits of her labor, courtesy of a new partnership with Barilla.
Meredith Hayden told PEOPLE about her summer cooking goals, ACL recovery and how cooking supports her mental health, plus details on her Barilla partnership.
