Drinks

■ TO PREP 5 mins ■ TO COOK 40 mins ■ SERVES 4-6 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 320g packet ready-rolled puff pastry ✔ 200g frozen peas ✔ 250g ricotta (check vegetarian, if preferred) ✔ 1 egg ✔ ½ lemon, zest and juic

What’s your go-to when you need a big, warm foodie hug? From saucy pasta to indulgent puds, our food team share their ultimate comfort dishes

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

Say cheers in style with these impressive celebration cocktails

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

INGREDIENTS 80g rice vermicelli noodles1 litre vegetable stock1 garlic clove, crushedA thumb-sized pieceof ginger, grated1 tsp soy sauce6-8 baby sweetcorn, slicedin half lengthways80g mange tout, trim