Ainsley's Fantastic Flavours

Series 1

Chef Ainsley Harriott stirs up a celebration of flavours that bring joy to our food. In each edition he is joined in the studio by a celebrity guest and also sends a fellow chef out on the road in search of the flavours that inspire them.

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10 Episodes

Spicy
E1
SpicyAinsley explores how spices can work wonders with dishes including ras el hanout shakshuka and a spicy Mexican twist on a British classic.
Fruity
E2
FruityAinsley is back in his kitchen, and this time he is exploring fruity flavours - whether savoury or sweet - with chef April Jackson and actor and comedian John Thomson.
Cheesy
E3
CheesyAinsley Harriott explores the huge range of flavours - both savoury and sweet - that come from cheese, and he's joined by chef Sam Holland and special guest Donna Preston.
Sweet
E4
SweetProving that sweet flavours aren't just for desserts, this episode sees Ainsley make a butternut squash tarte tatin and welcome actress Samia Longchambon into his kitchen.
Fresh
E5
FreshAinsley Harriott celebrates the freshest flavours with Aldo Zilli, who checks out the world of tomatoes and makes homemade fettuccine, and pop star and actor Martin Kemp.
Herby
E6
HerbyThis time all the dishes focus on the power of herbs, with Ainsley cooking up a brilliant breakfast dish and being joined by Thuy Pham and actress and keen cook Lisa Snowdon.
Floral
E7
FloralAinsley gets creative with floral flavours this time - April Jackson has an expert rum tasting, and singer Ella Eyre joins Ainsley to cook a fragrant pork and mint rice bowl.
Meat
E8
MeatAinsley makes the most of meaty flavours, including a potato rosti, a meat masterclass with Sam Holland, and the secrets behind the favourite dish of Richard Madeley's family.
Nuts
E9
NutsAinsley Harriott celebrates the foods that give us nutty flavours, including Paul A Young learning about the complexities of coffee and gymnast Louis Smith's lemon linguine.
Earthy
E10
EarthyThis time sees Ainsley Harriott enjoy earthy flavours, featuring Aldo Zilli's mushroom gnocchi and TV treasure Gloria Hunniford going back to her roots with a one-pot dish.