Flavour maker

Biryani is my favourite dish. I love rice. There’s a recipe in Monsoon – it’s a spicy beef pulao with green chilies, made with mustard oil – that I could eat at any time [p104]. Wake me up at midnight

Share the load with your guests and ask each to make one of these delicious dishes for your next alfresco gathering

Serves 8-10 Prep time 25 min, plus cooling, 2 hours smoking, overnight marinating and overnight brining Cook time 3-4 hours, plus resting Specialist kit Barbecue with lid MAKE AHEAD You need to start

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

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Persian-influenced dishes infused with spices bring vibrant flavour in Sabrina Ghayour’s newest book – and she promises they’re easy to make, too