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Our favourite singing, dancing chef is back - and yes, there's plenty of singing on the beach and dancing in the kitchen happening in the new season of Ainsley's Good Mood Food. Also some deeply delicious food, the kind that you'll enjoy making and sharing. "A good meal can make my heart sing, and soothe my soul," Harriott says. We think watching him laugh and sing has a similar effect.
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As he did last season, Harriott is travelling about meeting with producers, and cooking up a storm in his kitchen and at the beach. His fellow chef is also back for some meeting and cooking adventures of his own. Here's what you can look forward to:
Episode 1 – Coffee and Chocolate
A morning boost or an afternoon treat, chocolate and coffee are not only sure to liven you up, but they’ll probably put you in a good mood too! In his kitchen, Ainsley has some delicious dishes made even more special with a dash (or more) of coffee or chocolate, starting with an Italian classic, . Out on the road, Ainsley has a marmalade masterclass courtesy of Victoria who shows off her espresso martini marmalade, a spread sure to perk you up! Marmalade also adds a zesty kick to Ainsley’s indulgent , smothered in a chocolate ganache. Joseph has a masterclass of his own from hot chocolate shop owner Joe, who shows him the wonderful world of chocolates. Joseph is inspired by the café’s menu and whips up his own creation. Ainsley makes a gooey ! Out on the beach, Ainsley makes a crowd pleaser, his with a secret ingredient… coffee!
Episode 2 – Nuts and Seeds
One-pan mocha choc chip cookie. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
In today’s show, nuts and seeds take centre stage in all of Ainsley’s dishes. He kicks things off with a dish from his travels, , a taste of Sicily. Ainsley meets Jax and John, a couple who have become the talk of the town thanks to their delicious roasted nuts. Inspired by their flavours, Ainsley packed with nuts. Joseph is sniffing out the secrets behind the award-winning Bakewell tart at Croots Farm. Ainsley decides not to compete with their tasty slice and makes his very special . The BBQ is fired up on the beach for Ainsley’s final dish, , a definite BBQ crowd pleaser.
Episode 3 – Vegetables
Ainsley with his savoury Bakewell tart. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
A veggie-packed diet is a great way to feel good. Ainsley is working through the veg patch and making dishes filled with tasty vegetables. His first dish is a Harriott house favourite – carrot and cardamom fritters, filled with flavour, a perfect light bite or starter. Ainsley heads to Devon to visit Darts Farm where he gets a tour of the latest crops from the youngest generation of the family involved in the farm. Back in his kitchen, he makes a comforting classic, perfect for a family meal, vegetable and lentil lasagne. Joseph meets Sarah from Puckett’s pickles and lends a hand in making her family’s recipe of piccalilli or “puckalilli” as she likes to call it. Ainsley is inspired by the flavours and makes a using all the tastes of a pub staple, the ploughman! For his last dish, Ainsley embraces his sweet tooth with .
Episode 4 – Herbs and Spices
Stuffed picnic loaf. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
In today’s show, Ainsley shows you how herbs and spices can elevate any dish and take it from good to great. He gets things going with a , packed with flavour, just the ticket for your next curry night. Then in south London, Ainsley finds a taste of Sicily, when he meets the Asterley brothers who blend an impressive combination of spices to create the traditional aperitif amaro. Ainsley uses some of the tasty drink in his sauteed salmon in a cherry tomato and basil sauce - spot on for a quick supper.
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Joseph stops in a sauce shop to see if he can find out what makes their hot sauce so special. On the beach, Ainsley proves sometimes you just can’t beat a burger with his , spicy and delicious, especially with a splash of hot sauce! Ainsley spices up dessert to finish the show, adding a warming kick to a classic and a childhood favourite .
Episode 5 – Grains and Pulses
Giving the seal of approval to his black bean burgers. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Ainsley pays tribute to humble grains and pulses, making the most of their versatility and taste in all his dishes. First up is a sumptuous summery dish of . Ainsley enjoys a visit to Roam, a business making the most out of grains with a brewery and bakery all in one site. He meets Vicky to find out what’s had locals queuing around the corner and has a quick pint whilst he’s there. Inspired by the delicious cinnamon buns, Ainsley bakes a perfect afternoon treat with his .
Joseph travels to Yorkshire to meet farmer Adam who is delving into making dips. Whilst there he knocks up a tasty treat for Adam, drawing on the flavours of his dips. Ainsley makes a salad full of grains and delicious veg. For the final dish of the show, Ainsley is back in his beach kitchen where he makes a dish bursting with flavour, .
Episode 6 – Something Sweet
Ainsley is feeling sweet in today’s show and has added a little sweetness to his dishes. Starting with , a spicy and sweet one-pan wonder! He heads to Hampshire to take a stroll through the lavender fields and finds out how versatile the fragrant flowers are. He then bakes a perfect afternoon tea. Joseph has a treat of his own when he pays a visit to Archers Ice Cream at their parlour on the family dairy farm. Not wanting to miss out on the fun Ainsley whips up a , his very own afternoon treat! His last dish combines a Sunday lunch with a BBQ and of course a splash of sweetness, . Summer Sundays are sorted.
Episode 7 – Dairy
Ainsley Harriott with beef and potato kebabs Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Ainsley is celebrating dairy and all the wonderful things that can be made with it. His first dish brings a taste of the Mediterranean to his Cornish beach kitchen with . Ainsley takes a road trip to the West Country to meet a man whose passion for steak lead him to start making butters, and inspired by his story, makes a classic peppered steak with a peppercorn sauce. Joseph gets a lesson in cheese-making from Alison and gets his hands on some of her tasty cheese. He repays her by knocking up a dish for her. Ainsley uses some cheese to add to his , picnic-perfect and bursting with flavour. On the beach, Ainsley fires up his pizza oven to make his last dish a , served with delicious amaretto cream.
Episode 8 – Going Green
Sweet pizza topped with apricots and blueberries. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
A dose of greens is sure to make you feel good and Ainsley’s dishes in today’s show are packed with them. Starting with his , fresh and comforting. On his visit to Vertical Future, Ainsley gets a glimpse at how we can grow fresh produce in a revolutionary way. He takes home some tasty leaves and adds them to mac and cheese to give it a green twist. It's harvest season in Lincolnshire and Joseph is lending a hand at Fenn Peas, he gets a ride on a tractor and a behind-the-scenes look at how they go from farm to freezer. Ainsley is also a fan of peas and uses them in his next dish, . To wrap up his celebration of green goodness, Ainsley makes a perfect , served with refreshing kiwi salad.
Episode 9 – Fruit and Berries
Asparagus, ham hock and pea salad. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Fruits and berries take centre stage in all the dishes in today’s show. Ainsley shows that fruits and berries really can add amazing flavours to a savoury dish or be the start of a sensational dessert. Starting with a jackfruit, butterbean and okra pimento pot, packed with fruity goodness. Ainsley meets Mel from OllyLolly to find out why she started her business making fruity lollies. In his kitchen, he makes a taste of summer with his fresh fruit and cucumber granita. Joseph finds himself surrounded by strawberries and gets a tour of the tunnels with farmer Jenny before he makes a dish using the succulent fruits. In a celebration of British fruits, Ainsley makes classic . His final dish is a savoury celebration of fruit, , a tasty BBQ dish perfect for summer parties.
Episode 10 – Seaside Delights
Summer pudding. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
The beach is his happy place. Ainsley is rejoicing in everything the sea and the seaside has to offer. His first cook is a great way to spice up midweek meals, , speedy and tasty. Ainsley heads to meet café owner Chloe on the Devonshire coast to find out what the catch of the day is and what she’s going to make with it at her waterfront foodie hotspot. In his beachfront kitchen, Ainsley whips up a wonderfully fresh and spicy .
Joseph meets chef Slav and discovers the fascinating world of seaweed right on our shores and gets a surprising picnic. And Ainsley jazzes up a classic with the help of some seaweed by adding furikake to the crust of his . In a final celebration of the seaside, Ainsley is on the beach cooking up one of his all all-time favourites, .
Joe (left) learns more about seaweed. Source: Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Many recipes from the show are available on Ainsley's (see links above); you'll find others in his book .
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