The lull between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down and keep things simple in the kitchen. These comforting, budget-friendly ideas make the most of what you already have at home.

Once the feasting ceases, and you’re craving something fresher and healthier, you can transform Christmas leftovers into nutritious and budget-friendly meals with ease using a few clever tweaks. 1 SOU

Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

Rise and shine with a traditional Irish breakfast, from marmalade cake and banana muffins to waffles and wheaten farls

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

January is the perfect time to reset and refuel your body with delicious, real food. Whether you’re continuing your journey or just getting started, Slimming World’s healthy eating plan is even better