Season 1
10 episodes
46 min. per episode
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Ainsley explores cherished recipes, unearthing heartfelt stories from guests, igniting nostalgia and laughter in every delicious moment.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.