Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook
Ainsley Harriott embarks on a journey across the Mediterranean on a 44ft catamaran, preparing a variety of delicious recipes along the way.
Cast:Ainsley Harriott
S1.E1 ∙ Mediterranean
Skipper Jean-Hughes teaches Ainsley the basics of sailing, and they drop anchor in a crystal-clear cove on the island of Lavezzi, where Ainsley tries his hand at paddle-boarding. The chef then prepares seafood skewers with pepperonata, and a quick and tasty Corsican mint omelette.
S1.E2 ∙ Bonifacio
Ainsley is exploring Corsica, the isle of beauty and his travels have brought him to the medieval fortress town of Bonifacio where he learns about the history and culture of this incredible place.
S1.E3 ∙ Sardinia - Olbia
Ainsley Harriott hops across to the Italian island of Sardinia, where his first stop is the beachside Ristorante La Spigola for a taste of chef Roberto's modern take on Italian dining. He also gets immersed in a classic Sardinian culinary experience, cooking suckling pig over an open fire, has a masterclass in making the local pasta Jiusoni and learns about another island speciality, casizolu cheese.
S1.E4 ∙ Sardinia: Nuoro
Ainsley explores the Nuoro region of Sardinia, where his guide Claudio takes him to meet his parents who run a tiny local bakery specialising in pane carasau.
S1.E5 ∙ Marrakesh
Ainsley's Mediterranean adventure brings him to North Africa and the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, where he gets stuck right into the hustle and bustle.
S1.E6 ∙ Marrakech
Ainsley's exploration of Marrakesh continues and this time he's getting his hands dirty as he gets a pottery lesson from Mr Mohammed who's been making tagine pots and the like for over 50 years. Back in his riad kitchen, harissa and preserved lemon chicken skewers are on the menu, served with a delicious creamy garlic and mint sauce.
S1.E7 ∙ Southern Spain
Ainsley continues to explore the delights of southern Spain.
S1.E8 ∙ Granada
Ainsley is exploring the glorious Mediterranean region of southern Spain and his journey has brought him to the gastronomic hotspot that is Granada, where he's on the Moorish spice.
S1.E9 ∙ Jordan
Ainsley is pushing the boundaries with a visit to Jordan, a country in the region of the eastern Mediterranean.
S1.E10 ∙ Jordan: Petra And Aqaba
Ainsley visits the stunning city of Petra, finding out about its hidden history, and he sets up his traveling kitchen at Ayla Resort, where chicken shawarma is on the menu.
