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Finely grate 1/4 tsp zest from one of 3 oranges, then peel them. Roughly chop the flesh and put in a bowl (or food processor) with the orange zest and 2 ripe pears, peeled and cored. Blitz until as sm

Yes, you can eat well while enjoying the flavours you love, says Jamie Oliver – just try these quick and easy recipes

■ Serves 8 ■ 20 mins plus 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 5 mins 50g frozen mixed berries4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp crème de cassisabout 250g madeira cake, sliced250g mascarpone500g fresh custard2 tsp vani

■ Serves 6-8 ■ Prep 35 mins ■ Cook 1 hr 10 mins 120g butter, cut into cubes300g plain flour, plus extrafor dusting600g small floury potatoes,all roughly the same size2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely ch

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 325g frozen grilled vegetables1 tsp Mexican-style seasoning1 small avocado, peeled, stonedand chopped1 lime, juiced75g cherry tomatoes, halved2 small flour tor

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