Ainsley's Fantastic Flavours

Series 1

2023 · 10 episodes · 7h 49m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Spicy

   28 Jan 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley explores how spices can work wonders with dishes including ras el hanout shakshuka and a spicy Mexican twist on a British classic.

2. 

   2. Fruity

   4 Feb 2023 · 46 min

   Ainsley 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.

3. 

   3. Cheesy

   11 Feb 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley 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.

4. 

   4. Sweet

   18 Feb 2023 · 47 min

   Proving 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.

5. 

   5. Fresh

   25 Feb 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley 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.

6. 

   6. Herby

   4 Mar 2023 · 47 min

   This 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.

7. 

   7. Floral

   11 Mar 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley 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.

8. 

   8. Meat

   18 Mar 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley 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.

9. 

   9. Nuts

   25 Mar 2023 · 47 min

   Ainsley 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.

10. 

    10. Earthy

    1 Apr 2023 · 47 min

    This 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.