To make these Thanksgiving empanadas, start by heating your frying oil in a pan on the stovetop until it reaches 375 degrees F (or 190 degrees C). The synopsis reads: “At 50, Anna Murphy feels more visible than at any point in her life and her new book offers a wise and inspiring guide to making the most of life as a grown‐up woman, from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best). A joyous celebration of the pleasures of growing older, and an empowering manifesto for changing our attitudes to age.' Justine Picardie

An encouraging and exhilarating celebration of ageing. Full of life-wisdom for mind, body and spirit.’ Victoria Hislop Lay a piece of empanada dough on a plate or a clean cutting board. Pour some water into a small bowl next to the plate. Add 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes to the center of one half of an empanada wrapper in a half moon shape (so it follows the curve of the wrapper but leaving some space to seal the dough around the filling). On top of the mashed potatoes, evenly layer 2 tablespoons of the turkey-gravy mixture, followed by 1 tablespoon stuffing, then between 1 teaspoon and 1/2 tablespoon of cranberry sauce (to taste). Dip your fingers into the bowl of water and run water around the entire edge of the dough with your fingers. Fold the dough in half to cover the filling and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges to secure the wrapper further (or fold the dough over in sections). Repeat with the remaining dough and fillings. Mitchell Beazley, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has acquired Destination Fabulous: Finding your way to the best you yet by Anna Murphy, fashion director of the Times.Fry the leftover turkey empanadas in batches in the hot oil, flipping once or twice so that they brown evenly while frying, until the Thanksgiving empanadas are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the leftover Thanksgiving empanadas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Fry empanadas in batches in the hot oil, flipping once or twice so that they brown evenly while frying, until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.

Full of uplifting advice, practical wisdom and kind intelligence: I certainly felt more fabulous after reading it.’ Elizabeth Day A witty, warm, wise and illuminating guide to how to be your best self, inside and out. Deliciously upbeat and brimful of positivity, it’s a perfect roadmap for the years ahead. I loved it.’ Mariella Frostrup A joyous celebration of the pleasures of growing older, and an empowering manifesto for changing our attitudes to age.’ Justine Picardie It's not about impossible goals. It's not about running a marathon (unless you want it to be). It's not about denying the ageing process, nor attempting to erase its signs. It's not about letting everything go, either. It's about balance. It's about the possible and the present. And it's about the future you want.Talking of cliché busting, going gray has turned out to be one of the most visible acts of my life to date. I lost count of how many people warned me not to stop dyeing my hair when I threatened it in my early 40s. I am so glad that I didn’t listen to them. These days I am thrilled—and I have to admit, flabbergasted—to say that I have since lost count of how many strangers, men and women of all ages, have come up to tell me how much they love my grays. I rate the nasties-free Living Proof hair range, since I haven’t had any issues with that chemical-induced yellowish tinge that used to be an occasional problem. What gray hair needs more than anything is as much moisture as possible. My ultimate hero product is the brand’s Intense Moisture Mask in its No Frizz range, which you are supposed to leave in for 5 minutes, but which I leave in for 15.

Perhaps the most important thing I have learned when it comes to appearance is that looking your best self is, more than anything, about what is going on inside. The more fully realised you are, the more you find your purpose, the more that will shine out of you and the better you will look.’At 50, Anna Murphy feels more visible than at any point in her life to date. Her new book, Destination Fabulous, is the toolkit you need to embrace your age and celebrate the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it. From the Fashion Director of The Times comes a wise, inspiring and invigorating guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman – from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best). Fold the dough in half to cover the filling and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges to secure the turkey empanadas wrapper further (or fold the edges of the dough over in sections). Repeat with the remaining dough and fillings. Finally a book that challenges our tedious fixation with youth and turns the old rules about ageing upside down and inside out. With practical advice and spiritual insights, Destination Fabulous offers the kind of life-affirming guidance for womanhood I only wish I had known when I was 20.’ Chioma Nnadi, vogue.com

Lay a piece of empanada dough on a plate or a clean cutting board. Pour some water into a small bowl next to the plate. Add 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes to the center of one half of an empanada wrapper in a half moon shape (so it follows the curve of the wrapper but leaving some space to seal the dough around the filling). On top of the mashed potatoes, evenly layer 2 tablespoons of the turkey-gravy mixture, followed by 1 tablespoon stuffing, then between 1 teaspoon and 1/2 tablespoon of cranberry sauce (to taste). Dip your fingers into the bowl of water and run water around the entire edge of the dough with your fingers.Take your pre-made empanada dough and roll each piece with a rolling pin until they are about ½” larger in diameter. It’s not about impossible goals. It’s not about running a marathon (unless you want it to be). It’s not about denying the ageing process, nor attempting to erase its signs. It’s not about letting everything go, either. It’s about balance. It’s about the possible and the present. And it’s about the future you want. Starling said: “I’ve long admired Anna Murphy’s joyous, intelligent approach to fashion and the power of clothes but it was her brilliant Times article ’This is What 50 Looks Like’ that inspired me to approach her about Destination Fabulous. The wide‐ranging, thoughtful advice she offers in this beautifully written book will be invaluable to women at any stage of life.” A witty, warm, wise and illuminating guide to how to be your best self, inside and out. Deliciously upbeat and brimful of positivity, it's a perfect roadmap for the years ahead. I loved it.' Mariella Frostrup Publisher Alison Starling acquired world rights in all languages directly from the author. It will be published on 2nd March.