Feasting, my third and most recent book, is all about helping cooks create celebratory menus for gatherings of family and friends. The book is full of casual banquets with flavours from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with plenty of tips for preparing in advance so that the host isn’t stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is partying. Many menus are organised seasonally, because that’s always my starting point for planning a meal, whether it’s Tuesday’s emergency dinner or next weekend’s extended family occasion.