Spread the joy

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

MIDLIFE BROUGHT A REVELATION FOR AUTHOR MIMI SPENCER: FOOD IS FOR JOY, NOT WORRY. A DECADE ON FROM PUBLISHING HER BESTSELLING BOOK, THE FAST DIET , SHE SAYS SHE NOW EATS WITH LOVE – AND HER BODY LOVES IT, TOO

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

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

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

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