Ainsley's Food We Love

Ainsley Harriott is back in the kitchen cooking up some of his tastiest recipes as well as chatting with special guests who reminisce about their favourite meals.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Ainsley Harriott , Olly Smith , Candice Brown , Brian Turner , Juliet Sear , Jessica Plummer , Alexandra Burke , Julie Jones , Alison Hammond , Kimberly Wyatt , Gyles Brandreth , Alex Hollywood , Anita Rani , Anton du Beke , Vick Hope , Selasi Gbormittah , Aldo Zilli , Henry Firth

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Holidays

Sat, Sep 5, 2020

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.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ How Mum Used To Make

Sat, Sep 12, 2020

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.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Forgotten Classics

Sat, Sep 19, 2020

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.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ School Daze

Sat, Sep 26, 2020

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.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Tea Anyone

Sat, Oct 3, 2020

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.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Fake-Aways

Sat, Oct 10, 2020

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.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Pub Grub

Sat, Oct 17, 2020

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.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Lazy Sundays

Sat, Oct 24, 2020

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.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Special Occasions

Sat, Oct 31, 2020

Ainsley is inspired by dishes for those special occasions - date nights, anniversaries, dinner parties and festivals.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Winter Warmers

Sat, Nov 7, 2020

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.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Granny Knows Best

Sat, Apr 10, 2021

Ainsley proves that granny knows best, drawing from his memories he starts by recreating a comforting gold top Irish stew made by his friend's granny.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Life of Pie

Sat, Apr 17, 2021

Ainsley and his guests celebrate pies. Julie Jones shows off her tasty rhubarb pie, and Ainsley makes a traditional fisherman's pie for guest Alexandra Burke.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Sweets and Treats

Sat, Apr 24, 2021

Ainsley indulges his naughty side with all kinds of sweets and treats, starting with his cheesy, gooey souffle Welsh rarebit muffins. Bake Off star Briony Williams wows with her towering treat, a miso caramel and pear chocolate layer cake. Superstar, actor, singer and legend John Barrowman entertains, whilst Ainsley shows him how to make the French classic palmiers two ways - savoury and sweet.

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S2.E4 ∙ Al Fresco Dining

Sat, May 1, 2021

Ainsley prepares a selection of dishes perfect for al fresco dining, including Cypriot lamb chops, cherry tomato skewers and potato salad. Supper Club's Joseph Denison Carey serves up a tagliatelle.

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S2.E5 ∙ Beside the Seaside

Sat, May 8, 2021

Ainsley takes inspiration from days beside the seaside. Starting with his Caribbean squash and chickpea roti with hot sauce yoghurt. Bake Off Winner, Candice Brown, brings all the fun of the fair with her naughty toffee apple doughnuts. Ainsley cooks up his take on a beachside classic for mate and comedian Alan Davies with his crispy fish cakes, garden pea crush and sweet potato wedges. Olly Smith has hunted out the perfect wines for sipping by the seashore.