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Lauren Taylor

Lauren Taylor is Lifestyle Editor at PA Media. In this role Lauren oversees the Features department's day-to-day coverage, as well as writing celebrity interviews, wellbeing, parenting, food and travel. She is particularly interested in maternal health and gender equality. With 13 years experience, Lauren's career began in real life journalism at SWNS.

<p>Green alpine meadows with horses and river against Tien-Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan</p>
News & Advice

The seven hottest travel destinations to visit in 2026

<p>Ping Coombes has built an entire cookbook around rice, a reminder that the simplest dishes often demand the most care</p>
Recipes

Ping Coombes’ guide to perfect rice every time

<p>Trail hikers exploring the Dolomites </p>
Europe

I’m a travel writer – the European walking holidays I’d recommend

<p>Parklane, in Limassol, is a fantastic getaway option for families</p>
Cyprus

This Mediterranean country is the perfect place for a family holiday

<p>The cruise industry is entering a new era</p>
News & Advice

The biggest cruise trends for 2026, according to the experts

<p>After years of being dismissed, Richards turned to food to help manage life with endometriosis</p>
Recipes

‘I was bed-bound with endometriosis – until I changed my diet’

<p>From a nervous young sushi chef to the architect of a global dining empire, Nobu Matsuhisa’s story is as much about resilience as it is about celebrity</p>
Recipes

Inside Nobu’s extraordinary rise

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Health & Families

How to find your purpose in 2026

<p>Three dishes that prove Stephen Harris’s point – the food you remember tastes better when it’s done properly at home</p>
Recipes

How a Michelin-starred chef upgrades childhood comfort food

<p>Top chefs reveal what they eat on Boxing Day</p>
Food and Drink

Top chefs reveal what they eat on Boxing Day – it’s not just leftovers

Food and Drink

Rick Stein’s expert tips for cooking the perfect roast potatoes

Food and Drink

Top chefs’ tips for avoiding turkey disasters this Christmas

<p>A reminder that 2025’s best cookbooks weren’t just the loudest ones – some of the most rewarding flew quietly under the radar</p>
Recipes

The standout cookbooks of 2025 you may have missed

Recipes

The standout cookbooks of 2025 you may have missed

<p>A reminder that 2025’s best cookbooks weren’t just the loudest ones – some of the most rewarding flew quietly under the radar</p>
There are steps you can take (Alamy/PA)
Money

Why is there a gender pension gap, and what can women do?

<p>Take the hassle out of tea with these simple dishes</p>
Christmas

Mary Berry’s easy recipes for weeknight dinners this Christmas

<p>Gordon Ramsay’s perfect roast turkey</p>
Christmas

Gordon Ramsay’s secrets for the perfect roast turkey this Christmas

<p>Christmas dinner</p>
Christmas

The Christmas dinner classics you can prepare well in advance

<p>Christmas dinner</p>
Christmas

The Christmas dinner classics you can prepare well in advance

<p>The chef at home, proving even the pros don’t need a picture-perfect bird to pull off the perfect Christmas feast</p>
Recipes

Rick Stein’s foolproof guide to the perfect Christmas dinner

<p>Tian Shan, Kyrgyzstan</p>
Lifestyle

Five trending travel destinations to visit in 2026

<p>Turning the stray sprout and the last pig in blanket into pasta worth fighting over</p>
Recipes

The best Boxing Day leftovers recipes to save Christmas

<p>The chef at home, proving even the pros don’t need a picture-perfect bird to pull off the perfect Christmas feast</p>
Recipes

Rick Stein’s foolproof guide to the perfect Christmas dinner

Lifestyle

Celebrity chef names exact temperature turkey should be cooked at

<p>A speedy steak with a bold kick of coffee, chilli and lime butter – tender every time if you slice it right</p>
Recipes

Try this coffee and chilli butter steak recipe – and slice it properly

<p>The spectacular Vale of Glamorgan in Wales is a wonderful walk</p>
News & Advice

A guide to the best bracing walks in Britain to enjoy this season

<p>Martin in his home kitchen, where ‘Saturday Morning’ is filmed – and where his mum’s style critiques still keep him in check</p>
Recipes

James Martin: ‘My mum always tells me off for the shirts I wear on TV’

<p>A speedy steak with a bold kick of coffee, chilli and lime butter – tender every time if you slice it right</p>
Recipes

Try this coffee and chilli butter steak recipe – and slice it properly

<p>The spectacular Vale of Glamorgan in Wales is a wonderful walk</p>
News & Advice

A guide to the best bracing walks in Britain to enjoy this season

<p>Martin in his home kitchen, where ‘Saturday Morning’ is filmed – and where his mum’s style critiques still keep him in check</p>
Recipes

James Martin: ‘My mum always tells me off for the shirts I wear on TV’

<p>McKenna says her secret to staying energised at 50 is meditation, dancing – and eating food that makes her feel good</p>
Recipes

Clodagh Mckenna: ‘At 50, I’m happier and healthier than in my 30s’

Recipes

Clodagh Mckenna: ‘At 50, I’m happier and healthier than in my 30s’

<p>McKenna says her secret to staying energised at 50 is meditation, dancing – and eating food that makes her feel good</p>
<p>Many people get the itch for a long trip in midlife or before they retire from work</p>
News & Advice

It’s an emerging trend in travel. But what is micro-retirement?

Anton Du Beke
Health & Families

Anton Du Beke: I sometimes look in the mirror and wonder what’s happened to my face

<p>A stress-free Christmas is possible – The Batch Lady says it all starts with a freezer and a plan</p>
Features

The influencer who’s already cooking Christmas dinner

<p>View of the coastline of Pine Island at Bokeelia in SW Florida</p>
News & Advice

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year

<p>View of the coastline of Pine Island at Bokeelia in SW Florida</p>
News & Advice

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year

<p>Winter holiday season is upon us. Here are the trends to keep in mind when booking</p>
News & Advice

The rise of solo skiing trips and other holiday trends to look out for

<p>Strawberry-stuffed Czech dumplings – a sweet main course as comforting as it is nostalgic</p>
Recipes

How to make Czech strawberry dumplings

<p>Crispy-edged, garlicky bramboráky – the Czech answer to rösti or latkes</p>
Recipes

How to make Czech potato pancakes

<p>Slow-cooked beef goulash – rich, smoky and perfect for soaking up with dumplings or crusty bread</p>
Recipes

How to make classic Czech beef goulash

<p>Rich goulash and fluffy dumplings – the ultimate taste of Czech comfort</p>
Features

Everything you need to know about Czech food

Nicole Kidman poses for photographers upon arrival at Chanel Spring/Summer 2026 (Christophe Ena/AP)
Fashion

Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal and Margot Robbie hit the front row for a new era at Chanel

<p>Marinated overnight in saffron, yoghurt and lime, this roast chicken is Nosrat’s take on the Persian joojeh kabob of her childhood</p>
Recipes

Persian-inspired roast chicken with saffron and yoghurt

<p>Tall, golden and chewy – Nosrat’s sky-high focaccia is the result of years of tweaking and patience</p>
Recipes

The secret to perfect focaccia

<p>A creamy, spiced carrot and coconut soup with a Thai-inspired crunch – proof that soup season can be anything but boring</p>
Recipes

Spice up soup season: Curried carrot with a Thai twist

<p>Samin Nosrat has spent the years since ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ redefining her relationship with food – and herself</p>
Features

Samin Nosrat: ‘Success sent me into a big depression’

<p>Silky strands of pici coated in peppery, buttery sauce – the pasta that built a cult following</p>
Recipes

Pici cacio e pepe: The silky pasta dish everyone should master

Recipes

Pici cacio e pepe: The silky pasta dish everyone should master

<p>Silky strands of pici coated in peppery, buttery sauce – the pasta that built a cult following</p>
<p>A light yet luxurious tagliarini dish where sweet crab meat, chilli and lemon do all the heavy lifting</p>
Recipes

Tagliarini with crab, chilli and lemon: the pasta to perfect

<p>A vibrant pistachio, mint and basil pesto pasta that proves how a handful of fresh ingredients can outshine any jarred sauce</p>
Recipes

Pistachio, mint and basil pesto pasta to make on repeat

<p>Padella chef Tim Siadatan, whose new cookbook reveals the simple techniques behind the cult London restaurant’s most-loved pasta dishes</p>
Features

Padella chef’s six simple tricks for perfect pasta at home

<p>Christmas markets are an excellent way to feel festive this winter</p>
News & Advice

A guide to Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this winter

<p>Christmas markets are an excellent way to feel festive this winter</p>
News & Advice

A guide to Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this winter

<p>Blanc calls this Basque cheesecake the best he’s ever tasted – burnished on top, creamy within, and guaranteed to wow at any dinner table</p>
Recipes

Raymond Blanc’s Basque cheesecake recipe is a true showstopper

<p>Blanc’s porchetta with prunes is designed to impress – a feast of crisp crackling, juicy pork and rich herb stuffing that brings theatre to the Sunday table</p>
Recipes

The ultimate Sunday roast: Raymond Blanc’s porchetta with prunes

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News & Advice

Looking for a last-minute October half term break? Here’s some options

<p>King Charles once braved hours in the rain to tour Blanc’s Oxfordshire gardens – proof of the pull Le Manoir still holds for royalty and food lovers alike</p>
Features

Raymond Blanc: ‘When I had a veggie menu, people thought I was weird’

<p>Blanc’s potager casserole shows how seasonal veg can become a feast when paired with a simple pistou sauce</p>
Recipes

From Le Manoir’s garden: Raymond Blanc’s seasonal casserole

<p>Jamie Oliver</p>
Food and Drink

Three new Jamie Oliver recipes for a health kick this weekend

<p>Ripe papaya stir-fried with spice and herbs – a vibrant Brazilian-inspired side that tastes just like pumpkin mash</p>
Recipes

Stir-fried papaya with crispy basil – a Brazilian-inspired side

<p>Ixta Belfrage reconnecting with her roots in Brazil – the inspiration behind her latest cookbook, ‘Fusão’</p>
Features

Ixta Belfrage on Brazilian fusion, heritage and her new cookbook

<p>A saucy spin on Bahia’s famous moqueca – this fish burger is made for dipping and dribbling</p>
Recipes

Moqueca fish burger: A Brazilian twist on a classic seafood stew

<p>Gordon Ramsay and Christian Binney, Burger King’s food development director</p>
Lifestyle

Gordon Ramsay shares his top tips for the perfect burger

Lifestyle

Gordon Ramsay teams up with Burger King to launch £11 wagyu burger

Lifestyle

Gordon Ramsay teams up with Burger King to launch £11 wagyu burger

<p>Lisa Snowdon has spoken about experiencing burnout at the end of 2024</p>
Health & Families

Lisa Snowdon on burnout: ‘I had too many tabs open in my brain’

<p>A glossy tarte tatin reimagined with pineapple, spice and thyme – a dessert that’s as striking as it is delicious</p>
Recipes

Pineapple tarte tatin with spiced caramel and thyme

<p>Golden puff pastry, spiced potato and peas – this vegetarian Wellington is as bold in flavour as it is in looks</p>
Recipes

Spicy potato Wellington is the vegetarian showstopper you need

<p>A few duck legs, a glossy dressing and plenty of crunch – this salad is simple to make yet looks straight out of a restaurant kitchen</p>
Recipes

Duck and pomegranate salad with crispy skin and honey dressing

<p>A few duck legs, a glossy dressing and plenty of crunch – this salad is simple to make yet looks straight out of a restaurant kitchen</p>
Recipes

Duck and pomegranate salad with crispy skin and honey dressing

<p>Ghayour built her reputation on flavour-packed recipes that don’t waste time – and she’s still rewriting the rules of Persian cooking</p>
Features

Sabrina Ghayour on making Persian food simple and full of flavour

<p>Bake once, enjoy all week – these chocolate and banana oats are a naturally sweet, freezer friendly breakfast</p>
Recipes

Chocolate and banana baked oats to make and freeze

<p>Hearty, smoky and packed with veg, this sausage and bean casserole is the ultimate winter warmer – and it freezes beautifully too</p>
Recipes

Slow-cooker sausage and bean casserole for cosy weeknight dinners

<p>Flaky, golden and filled with sweet potato and tangy goat’s cheese, these hand pies are a perfect make-ahead lunch or snack</p>
Recipes

Sweet potato and goat’s cheese hand pies to make and freeze

<p>With a little planning (and a well-stocked freezer), weekday meals don’t have to feel chaotic</p>
Features

Freezer hacks to save time and money on family meals

<p>Chung’s mission? To prove that cooking Chinese food at home is easier – and more rewarding – than ordering in</p>
Features

Emma Chung’s tips for mastering Chinese food at home

Paula Radcliffe is a firm believer in the health benefits of running (Anthony Devlin/PA)
Health & Families

Paula Radcliffe: ‘The mindset of a marathon is a great precursor for going through life’

<p>Sweet, sticky, spicy and crispy – this is your new go-to fakeaway fix</p>
Recipes

How to make crispy chilli beef with sriracha at home

<p>Nutty, spicy and slurp-worthy – this vegan twist on Sichuan’s classic noodles hits every note</p>
Recipes

Easy vegan dan dan noodles with mushrooms and chilli oil

<p>Savoury, crispy, and just the right amount of messy – this is comfort food done right</p>
Recipes

How to make crispy pork chop rice with fried egg at home

<p>Khan draws on memories of her Iranian grandparents’ farm and her Pakistani father’s kitchen to create recipes rooted in comfort, culture and connection</p>
Features

Yasmin Khan on food, family and the flavours of her heritage

<p>This is a Spanish classic, with a twist</p>
Recipes

José Pizarro’s Spanish tortilla with a smoky spring onion twist

<p>Ribs are the star of the show in this aromatic rice dish</p>
Recipes

How to make José Pizarro’s Spanish baked rice with pork ribs

<p>Pizarro has spent nearly 25 years showing Brits that Spanish food doesn’t have to be complicated – just cooked with care</p>
Features

José Pizarro’s secrets for mastering simple Spanish food

<p>There’s nothing better than hot, melting cheese</p>
Recipes

Crispy Manchego and orange salad that’s all crunch and zing

<p>Harissa is one of Gurdeep Loyal’s go-to shortcuts for instant depth and heat</p>
Features

The five ingredients that will change the way you cook

<p>Pizarro has spent nearly 25 years showing Brits that Spanish food doesn’t have to be complicated – just cooked with care</p>
Features

José Pizarro’s secrets for mastering simple Spanish food

<p>There’s nothing better than hot, melting cheese</p>
Recipes

Crispy Manchego and orange salad that’s all crunch and zing

<p>Harissa is one of Gurdeep Loyal’s go-to shortcuts for instant depth and heat</p>
Features

The five ingredients that will change the way you cook

<p>Paccheri never looked so punchy – this fiery, boozy pasta is all about maximum flavour with minimal effort</p>
Recipes

This fennel sausage pasta is loud, spicy and a little bit boozy

<p>Brownies as they should be – dark, fudgy, unapologetically intense</p>
Recipes

These ultra-fudgy brownies don’t mess around

<p>Sticky, smoky and crisped to perfection – these wings don’t hold back on flavour</p>
Recipes

Sweet, smoky, crispy: These chicken wings have it all

<p>Dusted with icing sugar and scented with lemon and pistachio, these ma’akaroon offer a delicate, nutty twist on a classic Middle Eastern treat</p>
Recipes

Lemon and pistachio cookies with a Middle Eastern twist

<p>Fresh herbs, sweet courgette and soft leeks come together in this golden ijeh – proof that humble ingredients make the most comforting meals</p>
Recipes

Courgette and leek ijeh: A herby frittata for easy brunch

<p>Tamimi says his mission is simple: to keep talking about Palestine – and feeding its stories to the world</p>
Features

Ottolenghi co-founder: ‘We must keep Palestine alive through food’

<p>Soft aubergine, spiced fava beans and runny eggs – proof that the best brunches need just one pan and plenty of bread to mop it all up</p>
Recipes

Aubergine and fava bean eggs: A hearty one-pan brunch recipe

<p>Tips for parents with children</p>
Lifestyle

Experts’ hacks for helping parents with children save money

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