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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16 easy Christmas cupcake ideas and decorations
Christmas cupcakes are great for parties, buffets, and presents, and the perfect activity to do with the kids over the holidays…
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34 Christmas cake ideas: Simple Christmas cake decorations and designs
We’ve got lots of amazing Christmas cake ideas and decorations to try on your homemade Christmas cake this year...
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17 no-bake Christmas recipes for kids
All of these fun no-bake Christmas recipes for kids recipes require absolutely no baking – so they're completely safe for children...
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Cheap takeaways: 9 ways to save money on takeaway food
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20 of the best Slimming World cakes and desserts
Following the Slimming World plan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favourite cakes and desserts. A lighter choice for all…
By Jessica Dady Published
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25 of our best homemade sauces for chicken
Our collection of homemade chicken sauce recipes will transform your meat into a mouth-watering meal...
By Lara Kilner Published
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21 easy cake decorating ideas and toppings
We’ve got lots of cake decorating ideas to try at home, including how to decorate a cake with icing sugar, marzipan, marshmallows, and more...
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22 money-saving store cupboard meals using tinned or packet ingredients
Money-saving recipe ideas using ingredients from your kitchen cupboard - quick, easy and cheap
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21 foods you didn't know you could freeze: Avocado, cheese and more
Top tips on how to freeze and defrost all those foods you didn't know you could freeze, to save money and avoid waste...
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Freezer meals: Money-saving recipes to make in bulk
Save time and money with these family-friendly freezer meals - just perfect for bulk cooking...
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Leftover pork recipes: 24 ways to use up leftover roast pork
Delicious, easy leftover pork recipes, including dumplings, curry, noodles, stews, kebabs, fajitas and pasta dishes…
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200 calorie meals: 18 easy and delicious dinners under 200 calories
From noodles to curry, from chilli to burgers, here are the best 200 calorie meals to whip up on a diet…
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Cake ideas: 36 quirky and unique cakes and bakes
If you've mastered all the classic cake recipes and want to take your cake baking and cake decorating skills to the next level, why not try one of these unusual cake ideas.
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300 calorie meals: 22 healthy meals under 300 calories
From prawn and chorizo stir-fry to spring chicken tray bake, these 300 calorie recipes are high on taste and low on saturated fats…
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44 easy traybake recipes and ideas
Quick, easy, and perfect traybake recipes. Family favourites range from tried and tested chocolate brownies to Millionaire shortbread…
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40 tasty sandwich fillings and recipes
The best, most delicious, and nutritious sandwich fillings to make for all occasions including packed lunches, picnics, and even tea parties...
By Lara Kilner Published
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How to eat more veg and fruit (without spending loads of money)
When you're aiming to get your five-a-day, every day, fruit and veg can be a little pricey. Make the most of fruit and veg with these money-saving tips...
By Lara Kilner Published
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Budget baking tips: 9 ways to make cheap cakes
A roundup of our best budget baking tips to save money - ideal for avid bakers who have been impacted by the cost of living crisis...
By Lara Kilner Published
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Food hacks: 23 clever tips and tricks to save money
Make the most out of your food shop with these nifty food hacks, tips, and tricks. From peeling ginger so there's no waste, to using leftovers...
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How to reduce food waste: 17 efficient ways to save money
By Lara Kilner Published
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17 easy no-cook Mother's Day recipes for kids to make
These no-cook mother's day recipes are just perfect for making with little ones - simple and quick too...
By Lara Kilner Published
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How long does it take to cook a turkey per kg? Calculating Christmas turkey cooking times by size and weight
Wondering how long you should cook your Christmas turkey for? Follow our tips and tricks to cook up a flawless festive centerpiece for the whole family...
By Rose Fooks Published
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Best cheap BBQs: The cheapest BBQs you can buy online for 2022
A roundup of the cheapest BBQs to buy online for 2022 including brands from Amazon, Argos, Wayfair and more...
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How to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer
By Lara Kilner Published