This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Always on a quest to add more jams, pickles and chutneys to my cupboard – and my meals – I couldn’t resist trying McNeill’s small-batch concoctions when their stylish, luxurious-looking labels caught

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

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

This month, we celebrate British cheese in all its creamy, bubbling, golden glory!