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

Not all food trends have to come with a hefty price tag. These low-cost ingredients are easy to cook with, and perfect for upgrading everyday meals. 1 COTTAGE CHEESE REVIVAL Cottage cheese is enjoying

Using the right oil for the right job doesn’t just improve flavour, it can save you money too. Different oils perform best at different temperatures, meaning less waste, better results and no more bin

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

Our Food Writer Angela reveals what’s in store 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