All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Italian In The Larder

    • September 13, 2000

    This episode is all about Italian flavours, with quick and easy recipes including pistou pasta, roast onion and rocket salad, and calamari.

  • S01E02 Sushi and Noodles

    • September 20, 2000

    Ainsley takes inspiration from the Far East, with quick tempura and Thai-inspired pork curry. Special guest chef Clive Fretwell demonstrates the art of making sushi.

  • S01E03 The Beach

    • September 27, 2000

    Taking inspiration from the sea, Ainsley cooks up hot smoked salmon on bagels, roast cod with bay and garlic, and a lobster and papaya salad.

  • S01E04 Fusion

    • October 4, 2000

    Ainsley is inspired by fusion cooking, and creates a variety of dishes including harissa-rubbed lamb and cardamom-scented hot chocolate.

  • S01E05 Hand Held

    • October 11, 2000

    Ainsley cooks up a creamy chicken tikka masala, delicious prawn pizzinis, and white chocolate and raspberry muffins for those with a sweet tooth.

  • S01E06 Two Men and a Wire Basket

    • October 18, 2000

    Easy and quick party food is the theme with foolproof falafel, Parisian mustard sausage rolls, warm sweet potato, and iced cafe latte cups.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Fine Dining

    • September 4, 2001

    Taking inspiration from the nine-course menu at London's Restaurant 1837, Ainsley shows how to make a stress-free four-course menu for six, with scallops and canapes.

  • S02E02 Takeaway

    • September 11, 2001

    Ainsley explains how to recreate our favourite Indian and Chinese takeaways at home, with recipes including noodle-wrapped crisp-fried prawns and lamb shank rogan josh.

  • S02E03 Brunch

    • September 18, 2001

    Ainsley looks at the wonderful world of brunch, with recipes from BLTs to hot Bloody Mary soup and ricotta pancakes with strawberries.

  • S02E04 Big Flavours, Rough Edges

    • September 25, 2001

    Ainsley shows us how to cook traditional rustic Mediterranean dishes, including chorizo chowder and an oven-baked mussel-and-cherry-tomato risotto

  • S02E05 The One Without The Fat

    • October 2, 2001

    Ainsley illustrates that it's possible to cook tasty food without a high fat content, with recipes including shredded chicken and lemongrass soup, and a passion fruit souffle.

  • S02E06 Wagon Meals

    • October 9, 2001

    Ainsley sets off in his camper van and cooks delicious gourmet food with minimal equipment and a very small amount of kitchen space.