Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

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

TO PREP 10 minutes TO FREEZE 4 hours or overnight SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 500g natural yoghurt ● 100g dark chocolate ● 4 tbsp blackcurrants ● 50g mixed nuts, chopped ● 1 tbsp coconut flakes METHOD 1 Li

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

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