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

Use a few storecupboard heroes to transform humble ingredients into flavourful, low-cost midweek meals

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

If you’re after a vegan sweet treat, consider this Fairtrade Divine chocolate. Flavours include Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange, Dark Chocolate with Raspberries and Dark Chocolate with Pink Himala

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