Constraint is where creativity thrives, says Giovanna Ryan – you might be surprised by what you can make with very little

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

SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins COOK 15 mins EASY V 400g wholemeal penne5 tbsp vegetarian basil pesto500g baby spinach, roughly chopped220g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 Cook the pasta following pack instructions. H

Save time and money with these simple, affordable recipes from Rosie Kellett – perfect for batch cooking, prepping ahead and sharing with loved ones

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

SERVES 6 The addition of lentils keeps this leaner on both cost and cals. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil500g minced lamb1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1tsp ground cumin1tsp ground