Pub menu the parakeet

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V 4 carrots (about 450g),cut into batons4 beetroots (about 450g), peeledand cut into thin wedges2 tbsp olive oil150g quinoa & bulgur wheat mix2 tbsp honey2 le

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake

Full of flavour, but lighter on the calories

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 1 broccoli (about 350g), floretscut into bite-sized pieces,stalk cut into 1cm chunks2 leeks, finely sliced (about 350g)½-1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)2 tbsp o

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g (1lb) bunched beetroot, peeled and cut into 2cm (¾in) wedges ✔ 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ salt and pepper ✔ 2 x 250g (8¾oz) packs beluga lentils ✔ 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✔ 1

■ 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