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

Elevate al desko lunches with these tips from pro chefs…

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

REAL FOOD CHAMPION ELLA MILLS HAS NOW MADE NUTRITIOUS COOKING SO SIMPLE THAT YOU CAN’T FAIL TO EAT WELL, ALL YEAR LONG

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic

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