Lara Kilner
Lara Kilner is a writer and editor with two decades of experience in national newspapers, magazines, and websites. She writes about food, lifestyle, travel, health and wellness, and entertainment, and regularly interviews celebrities and people with interesting life stories and experiences.
Along with Goodto, she contributes to the Telegraph, Times, i Weekend, Prima, Yahoo Life, and the health and wellbeing site Balance, and has also recently written for Grazia and Stylist channels. She is a former editorial features director for the weekend supplements at the Mirror and Express.
Her foodie content has included interviews with Jamie Oliver, Rick Stein, Queer Eye’s food expert Antoni Porowski, the Hairy Bikers, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Raymond Blanc, Andi Oliver, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, and Nadiya Hussain.
Latest articles by Lara Kilner
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15 healthy fish recipes the kids will actually eat (including an Annabel Karmel classic)
From fish pies to crunchy tuna cakes and salmon pasta dishes to fish burgers, we've got lots of delicious and easy fish recipes for kids...
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Genius ways to use up leftover beef from Sunday's roast (#12 is a 20-minute wonder)
Here are the best ways to use up leftover beef including noodles, stews, pies and so much more...
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13 quick and easy instant noodle recipes every parent needs to know about
Speedy instant noodle recipes every parent needs in the midweek madness...
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24 of the best birthday cake ideas for Dad (#3 is perfect for Father's Day too)
Showstopping birthday cakes and Father's Day bakes for the Dad figure in your life...
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Cheap family meals: 25 budget dinners every parent needs to know about (and they're all under £2 a head)
Casserole, pasta bakes, and more; save money with these cheap family meals - perfect for those on a budget...
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22 kid's party food ideas preschoolers are going to love (and #11 is certainly a parent-pleaser)
From snake sandwiches to a watermelon pig, from mini pizzas to popcorn bites, here's our favourite party food for kids...
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Where to buy the best party food for your kid's birthday - these 4 supermarkets take the stress out of party planning
A round-up of the best supermarkets to order kid's party food from, including sandwich and fruit platters, savoury snacks, and birthday cakes...
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20 foods that give energy when you haven't slept because of your newborn - and they'll help with a boost in pregnancy too
The best foods that give energy to new parents – to power you through the day after a sleepless night with baby
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Speedy 20-minute dinners that will change family mealtime for the better
Dinner on the table in 20 minutes? Yes, please. Feed the whole family with these quick dinners. From burgers to pasta to curry, we've got the midweek rush covered...
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Say goodbye to midweek cooking stress, and hello to quick and easy 15-minute meals for the whole family
Stir fries, risotto, fajitas, and stews are all ready and waiting to be made in this collection of the easiest 15-minute family meals...
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18 easy packed lunch ideas that even your teen would approve of
Nutritious packed lunch ideas, from savoury muffins to pasta salads and homemade healthy snacks
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What can you cook in an air fryer? 19 foods you can actually cook in an air fryer
Here are some of the best foods to cook in your air fryer, from roast chicken to potatoes, from muffins to brownies...
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The most popular family meals – and how to give them a twist
Top tips to liven up the most popular family meals, from roast chicken to pizza, and stir-fries to fajitas...
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50 healthy family meals
Give your midweek meals a healthy spin. Think shakshuka, ramen, and even curry - this roundup of healthy family meals is sure to inspire…
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22 easy jacket potato fillings and toppings
Our collection of easy jacket potato fillings and toppings is sure to inspire...
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6 surprising ways I’ll be using my Christmas leftovers this year - and #3 is spot on for Boxing Day
I'm a Food Writer, and this is how I make the most of my Christmas leftovers, from excess turkey to cold veggies...
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73 easy Christmas buffet ideas to make at home (#54 will get a big thumbs up from the kids)
Christmas buffet food to make and serve in the comfort of your own home. Quick and easy recipes to try…
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How long does Christmas pudding last? Your Christmas pudding questions answered
Making a Christmas pudding just got easy. From storing to reheating to how long they last, we've got it covered...
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Buffet food ideas: 63 easy party foods for special occasions and family get-togethers
Throw the best party yet with these easy buffet food ideas and inspirational party foods...
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The most popular Christmas foods consumed on Christmas Day
We’ve rounded up the most popular Christmas foods consumed on Christmas Day. From roast potatoes to gravy, from stuffing to pigs in blankets...
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What time should Christmas dinner be served? A step-by-step guide to Christmas dinner timings
A handy guide to Christmas dinner timings for a stress-free festive meal, including when to cook the turkey and what can be done the day before
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24 easy Halloween cupcake recipes and ideas you'll want to try this year
Perfect for Halloween parties, bake sales and as Halloween gifts, these Halloween cupcakes are easy to recreate at home…
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47 spooktacular Halloween food ideas for a party (and you'll want to make them all!)
For lots of easy Halloween party food ideas, from cheesy broomsticks to jelly worms, take a look at our sweet and savoury recipes…
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How to use up leftover Halloween pumpkin
Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Use up leftover pumpkin with our ultimate guide - from cooking to storing, as well as recipe ideas...
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