The cook Amber Guinness was brought up in Tuscany and here she shares recipes that celebrate the region

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

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil1 red large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tbsp ras-el-hanout1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp cumin1 tsp turmeric1 tsp cinnamon600g lamb leg, diced200g so

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