Ainsley Harriott
Professional chef
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Recipes
Ainsley Harriott’s Baked Vanilla and Ginger Custard with Stem Ginger Rhubarb
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Ainsley Harriott's fragrant, vanilla and ginger-infused baked custard is served with tangy poached rhubarb. An easy and comforting dessert.
Ainsley Harriott’s Bitter Orange and Cardamom Martini
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
This bitter orange martini cocktail is infused with cardamom, perfect for a special occasions like Christmas and New Year.
Ainsley Harriott’s Blueberry and Almond Clafoutis with Cardamom Cream
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on ITV Good Mood Food, Ainsley Harriott uses blueberries in place of traditional cherries in this take on a classic French clafoutis.
Ainsley Harriott’s Butter Rum Cake
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Ainsley Harriot's decadent Butter Rum Cake is the ultimate boozy dessert, inspired by the flavours of the Caribbean.
Ainsley Harriott’s Caramel Plum Sundae with Pink Peppercorn Nut Brittle
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
The perfect winter dessert, this caramel plum sundae has a touch of spiced festive magic making it a delicious festive Christmas dessert.
Ainsley Harriott’s Caribbean Coconut Chai
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Rich and warming with complex layers of spice, Ainsley Harriott's vegan chai tea recipe uses coconut milk for a Caribbean twist.
Ainsley Harriott’s Charred Orange and Spiced Almond Salad
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
A fragrant and refreshing side dish, this Charred Orange and Spiced Almond Salad, as featured on ITV's Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, was inspired by Ainsley Harriott's time in Seville.
Ainsley Harriott’s Cheese and Walnut-Stuffed Aubergines
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
As seen on ITV's Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook this simple Mediterranean recipe features aubergines stuffed with a creamy cheesy filling.
Ainsley Harriott’s Chicken and Spring Vegetable Casserole
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on ITV's Good Mood Food, Ainsley Harriott's chicken casserole is a tasty midweek meal packed with spring vegetables.
Ainsley Harriott’s Coconut Tempura Lobster with Rum Pineapple Salsa & Piña Colada Sauce
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
As seen on ITV's Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen, this tempura lobster dish is served with boozy rum salsa and coconut piña colada sauce.
Ainsley Harriott’s Coffee and Rum-Poached Pears with Crunchy Coconut Crumb
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Imbued with the flavours of the Caribbean, these rum-poached pears from Ainsley Harriott make for a wonderfully rich dessert.
Ainsley Harriott’s Corsican Baked Cheesecake
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Ainsley Harriott's light and easy gluten-free baked cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert served alongside plenty of seasonal berries.
Ainsley Harriott’s Corsican Charcuterie Board with Honeyed Figs and Chilli-glazed Grapes
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Ainsley Harriott's celebratory charcuterie board features plenty of cheeses and meats, served with honeyed figs and chilli glazed grapes.
Ainsley Harriott’s Death by Chocolate Martini
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
This indulgent chocolate martini cocktail recipe has been given a Caribbean twist with the addition of ground cardamom.
Ainsley Harriott’s Griddled Yams with Garlic, Chilli and Mint Dressing
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
These griddled yams are finished with a flavour-packed chilli and mint dressing, perfect for a vegetarian starter or side.
Ainsley Harriott’s Harissa Lemon Chicken Skewers with Glazed Aubergines and Garlic-Mint Sauce
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Harissa paste and tangy preserved lemons elevate these simple chicken skewers, as seen on ITV's Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook.
Ainsley Harriott’s Honey and Thyme Caramelised Pear, Pecan and Cheese Tart
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Blue cheese, pecans, pears and honey combine wonderfully in this autumnal tart from Ainsley Harriott. As seen on ITV Good Mood Food.
Ainsley Harriott’s Lemon and Herb Chicken Flatties with Celeriac Remoulade
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Ainsley Harriott's simple lemon and herb chicken flatties, as seen on the ITV series Good Mood Food, make for a flavoursome meal.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mango and Coconut Rum Daiquiri
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Ainsley Harriott's Mango and Coconut Rum Daiquiri is the ultimate tropical cocktail recipe, bursting with the flavours of the Caribbean and perfect to serve up at a summer drinks party or barbecue.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mediterranean Sea Bass and Potato Bake
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Ainsley Harriott's roasted sea bass and potatoes is an easy one-tin recipe with Mediterranean flavours. Perfect as a summery midweek meal.
Ainsley Harriott’s Minestrone with Fregola and Herb Oil
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
This classic Northern Italian soup is simple comfort cooking at its best. You can adapt this recipe to use whatever vegetables you happen to have in your fridge, and can substitute the fregola for any kind of small pasta or couscous.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mushroom, Kale and Chestnut Pies
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Think vegan shepherd's pie with these hearty, mushroom, chestnut, and kale filled individual pies from Ainsley Harriott.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mustard-Glazed Beef Kebabs and Baby Potato Skewers with Horseradish Dip
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Transform a Sunday roast into a sizzling barbecue spread fit for the summer months, complete with glazed beef kebabs and a horseradish dip.
Ainsley Harriott’s Okra Onion Bhaji with Hot Sauce Mango Chutney
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Make the most of okra with Ainsley Harriott's recipe for a Caribbean onion bhaji, as seen on his ITV series Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen.
Ainsley Harriott’s Pan-Seared Sardines with Thyme-Roasted Vine Tomato and Bread Salad
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
Ainsley Harriott serves pan-seared sardines with roasted tomatoes for a light and refreshing summer supper. As seen on ITV's Good Mood Food.
Ainsley Harriott’s Pineapple Toast with Caramelised Rum Bananas
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
For a decadent brunch or boozy dessert, make Ainsley Harriott's Caribbean-style French Toast with caramelised bananas. As seen on ITV's Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen.
Ainsley Harriott’s Poppy and Coconut Beef Kebabs with Roasted Chilli Salsa
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
As seen on ITV This Morning, these Caribbean-inspired Poppy and Coconut Beef Kebabs from Ainsley Harriott are the perfect BBQ dish.
Ainsley Harriott’s Pork Medallions with Rum, Cream and Nutmeg Sauce
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Make Ainsley Harriott's pork medallions for a easy midweek meal. As seen on ITV's Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen.
Ainsley Harriott’s Rich Chocolate and Espresso Cheesecake
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
For the ultimate indulgent dessert, try this rich chocolate espresso cheesecake from Ainsley Harriott's Good Mood Food.
Ainsley Harriott’s Sardinian Pasta Shells with Sausage, Tomato, and Fennel Sauce
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
This sausage pasta dish is made with mostly store cupboard ingredients, meaning it's easy to throw together - and even easier to eat. Any kind of small pasta will work well in this recipe.
Ainsley Harriott’s Seafood Skewers with Peperonata
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Light and fresh these seafood skewers with peperonata are perfect for summer barbecues. As seen on ITV's Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook.
Ainsley Harriott’s Squash and Sweet Potato Tagine with Lemon and Pistachio Couscous
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
This Moroccan-inspired tagine, as seen on ITV's Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, is quick and easy, yet makes for a delicious vegan lunch or dinner. If you don't have squash and sweet potato, you can use any root vegetables you happen to have in your fridge.
Ainsley Harriott’s Sweet Potato and Spinach Bake
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Ainsley Harriott's rich, cheesy sweet potato and spinach bake makes an excellent side dish and works equally well as a vegetarian main.
Ainsley Harriott’s Sweet Potato, Spinach and Peanut Stew
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on Ainsley Harriot's ITV series, Good Mood Food, this vegan sweet potato, spinach & peanut stew makes for an easy midweek meal.
Ainsley Harriott’s Tamarind Rainbow Trout with Ginger and Spring Onions
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Ainsley Harriott's recipe for Tamarind Rainbow Trout with Ginger and Spring Onions is bursting with the delicious flavours of the Caribbean. This fuss-free recipe is perfect for a special dinner for two.
Ainsley Harriott’s Tamarind, Treacle and Rum-Glazed Ribs
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
These tender, succulent baby back ribs are marinated in a mixture of tamarind, treacle, and rum for an addictively sweet-and-sour flavour.
Ainsley Harriott’s Trofie Pasta with Pistachio and Mint Pesto
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on his ITV series, Good Mood Food, Ainsley Harriott’s pistachio and mint trofie pasta dish is fresh and easy, perfect for summer.
Ainsley Harriott’s Tropical Fizzy Perfection
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
A Caribbean champagne cocktail, the Tropical Fizzy Perfection features lychees and raspberries. As seen on ITV's Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen.
Ainsley Harriott’s Ultimate Jerk Chicken
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Ainsley's Ultimate Jerk Chicken recipe is Ainsley Harriott's take on the Caribbean classic. Perfect for barbecue season.
Allspice Honey Duck with Chicory, Orange and Pomegranate Salad
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on Ainsley Harriott's ITV series, Good Mood Food, this allspice honey duck with chicory makes an impressive main.
Beer-Battered Fish with Triple-Cooked Chips & Mushy Minty Peas
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on Ainsley Harriott's ITV series, Good Mood Food, these crispy fish fillets and golden chips are a cut above a takeaway.
Chocolate Sponge Traybake with Salted Caramel Sauce
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on ITV series Good Mood Food, Ainsley Harriott's chocolate sponge traybake with salted caramel sauce is easy and delicious.
Crab and Lemon Linguine with Pangrattato
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
As seen on Ainsley Harriott's ITV series, Good Mood Food, this crab and lemon linguine recipe makes an easy and elegant supper.
Zesty Seafood Kebabs with Shaved Courgette & Fennel Salad
Ainsley Harriott · Ainsley's Good Mood Food
With a simple citrus marinade, these seafood kebabs, as seen on Ainsley Harriott's ITV series, Good Mood Food, make for a flavoursome supper.