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10 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
46 mins
Ainsley kicks off his culinary trip down memory lane by showcasing dishes and recipes which celebrate holidays. Starting with a sensationally fresh Spicy Seafood Linguine with Chilli and Cherry Tomatoes, Ainsley is then joined by TV royalty - Alison Hammond - who cooks up a storm in the kitchen with a Tunisian inspired Lamb and Cous Cous dish. Long-time friend Aldo Zilli gives a masterclass in making a Crispy Chilli and Parsley Calamari, and Ainsley transports us to the Islands of Greece with a Souvlaki, before ending his tour with an Italian inspired, Tiramisu.
Episode 2
45 mins
Ainsley Harriott recreates some of his mother's recipes, including brown chicken stew and rice n' peas. Country music duo the Shires take over the kitchen for a jam session and a late-night pasta feast, while Juliet Sear shares her mother's secret quiche recipe and Ainsley knocks up some homemade garlic bread and coconut and lime fairy cakes.
Episode 3
45 mins
Ainsley starts his "Forgotten Classics" menu with a sumptuous minced beef, potato and onion pie served with buttery greens. TV presenter and radio DJ Vick Hope joins Ainsley to introduce him to a spicy prawn cocktail and a rumba round the kitchen, and long-time friend Brian Turner will be reminding us why faggots deserve a come-back. Finally, Ainsley puts a fresh spin on the coronation chicken.
Episode 4
46 mins
Ainsley is in his kitchen and inspired by the great dishes of the school canteen. He starts his school dinner menu with a sumptuous shepherd's pie with minted peas. Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt joins Ainsley and introduces him to her American school canteen favourite, a cheese and bean tortilla. Baking Queen Juliet Sear puts a spin on a classic school-time dessert with her cornflake tart, and Ainsley revs up that comforting school dinner classic - mac and cheese with bacon and Leeks. And for afters? You'll be wanting seconds of his jam and coconut sponge with custard.
Episode 5
44 mins
Join Ainsley in his kitchen where it's time for that Great British tradition - tea. Ainsley puts a modern twist on that old king of dessert trolley, with black forest brownies.
Episode 6
46 mins
Join Ainsley in the kitchen where he is recreating his favourite takeaway dishes - fancy an Indian, Chinese, or Italian? Ainsley's discovering world food right at home. Ainsley embarks on his journey, with a twist on a Caribbean favourite, jerk pork belly with roti and coconut and mango slaw; and Strictly co-star, journalist, and TV presenter Anita Rani adds a hint of spice to Ainsley's life with her Baingan bhartha.
Episode 7
46 mins
Ainsley brings the beloved pub menu into the kitchen - what beats a pint of ice-cold beer and a natter with your friends? Ainsley starts with an all-time favourite, sausage, with mustard mash and onion and red wine gravy. Great British Bake-Off favourite Selasi Gbormittah joins him in the kitchen and shows Ainsley his sumptuous and indulgent hazelnut profiteroles. Plus, the lovely Candice Brown reveals her take on a bar snack classic, with a ham hock and apple Scotch egg, while Ainsley shows us his take on cheesy bean nachos and guacamole, and a sensational steak sandwich with blue cheese mayo to finish.
Episode 8
45 mins
Joining Ainsley in his kitchen, where he is cooking up some relaxing and comforting food for lazy Sundays, including sweetcorn fritters with avocado, tomato and black bean salsa, and poached egg. Gyles Brandreth joins Ainsley to demonstrate his take on the fish finger sandwich. Plus, "BOSH!" chefs Henry Firth and Ian Theasby show Ainsley how to concoct their custard tarts for that Sunday sweet fix, before Ainsley finishes the menu with a rosemary and anchovy slow-roasted lamb with roasted roots.
Episode 9
45 mins
Ainsley is inspired by dishes for those special occasions - date nights, anniversaries, dinner parties and festivals.
Episode 10
46 mins
Ainsley starts with a hearty beef and red pea stew with thyme spinner dumplings. He is joined in the kitchen by Strictly Come Dancing Royalty Anton Du Beke.