Ainsley proves that granny knows best, drawing from his memories he starts by recreating a comforting gold top Irish stew made by his friend's granny.

Ainsley's Food We Love

Ainsley kicks off his culinary trip down memory lane by showcasing dishes and recipes which celebrate holidays, and is joined by TV royalty Alison Hammond.

Holidays

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. Holidays

ainsleys-food-we-love

EPISODE

Paying homage to the dishes that our mums used to make, Ainsley puts a spin on one of his mum's classic recipes: brown chicken stew and rice 'n' peas.

How Mum Used to Make

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. How Mum Used to Make

Ainsley's inspired by retro dishes of the past, including minced beef, potato and onion pie, and radio DJ Vick Hope joins him for a spicy prawn cocktail.

Forgotten Classics

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. Forgotten Classics

Ainsley is in his kitchen and inspired by the great dishes of the school canteen. He starts his school dinner menu with a sumptuous shepherd's pie with minted peas.

School Daze

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. School Daze

Ainsley treats us to that Great British tradition - tea. Ainsley puts a modern twist on that old king of the dessert trolley, with black forest brownies.

Tea Anyone?

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. Tea Anyone?

Ainsley recreates his favourite takeaway dishes, including a twist on a Caribbean favourite, jerk pork belly with roti and coconut and mango slaw; and TV presenter Anita Rani adds a hint of spice to Ainsley's life with her baingan bhartha.

Fake-Aways

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Fake-Aways

Ainsley brings the pub menu into the kitchen. He starts with an all-time favourite, sausage, with mustard mash and onion and red wine gravy.

Pub Grub

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 7

7. Pub Grub

Ainsley cooks up some lazy Sunday comfort food, including sweetcorn fritters with salsa, and guest Gyles Brandreth shows us his take on a fish finger sandwich.

Lazy Sundays

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 8

8. Lazy Sundays

Ainsley is inspired by dishes for those special occasions - date nights, anniversaries, dinner parties and festivals.

Special Occasions

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 9

9. Special Occasions

What could be cosier than Ainsley rustling up some winter-warming dishes? Here he seeks comfort food that keeps us warm and toasty, including a hearty beef stew.

Winter Warmers

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 1 - Episode 10

10. Winter Warmers

Series 1

Granny Knows Best

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Granny Knows Best

Ainsley and guest Alexandra Burke are living the Life of Pie. Ainsley makes her a traditional fisherman's pie, loaded with delicious fish in a creamy sauce.

The Life of Pie

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. The Life of Pie

Ainsley indulges his naughty side with all kinds of sweets and treats, starting with his cheesy, gooey souffle Welsh rarebit muffins.

Sweets and Treats

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. Sweets and Treats

Join Ainsley in his kitchen whilst he explores some dishes perfect for dining al fresco. First up is Cypriot lamb chops, cherry tomato skewers and potato salad.

Al Fresco Dining

Ainsley's Food We Love - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. Al Fresco Dining

Ainsley takes inspiration from days beside the seaside. Bake Off Winner, Candice Brown, brings all the fun of the fair with her naughty toffee apple doughnuts.