In the first episode of this series, Ainsley explores how spices can work wonders with dishes including ras el hanout shakshuka and a spicy Mexican twist on a British classic.
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.
Ainsley Harriott explores the huge range of flavours, both savoury and sweet, that come from cheese. First up, he demonstrates how to make his manchego and chorizo stuffed chicken with roasted asparagus and cheesy potato gratin, before chef Sam Holland heads out to meet some passionate cheese makers. Later, Ainsley makes mini basque cheesecakes with orange compote.
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.
Chef Ainsley Harriott celebrates the freshest flavours, getting the show going with a pea and mint soup served with crispy pancetta and fresh herb and feta toast. Aldo Zilli checks out the world of tomatoes, before cooking fettuccine chitarra al pomodoro arrosto, while singer and actor Martin Kemp pops in to make seared tuna with spring onion mash and roasted tomatoes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.