The Best Dishes Ever
The Best Dishes Ever
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The Best Dishes Ever

2016
1 season
20 episodes

Ainsley Harriott presents classic clips from the BBC archive featuring a selection of classic recipes.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Picnics

    08-02-201640m

    These dishes will help when you are planning the perfect picnic. The menu includes Paul Hollywood's pork pies with quail's eggs, a superb sandwich from James Martin and Ainsley's o...

  • Ep 2

    2.Speedy Cooking

    09-02-201640m

    This episode features dishes that are great to turn to when time is tight - and it's speed, not vanilla, that is of the essence. The menu includes Nigella Lawson's sausage meatball...

  • Ep 3

    3.Prep in Advance

    10-02-201640m

    Preparation is everything with these dishes that are really good to make in advance. The menu includes Mary Berry's fresh fruit salad, James Martin's delicious chicken stew, the Ha...

  • Ep 4

    4.Winter Warmers

    11-02-201640m

    Top chefs look at classic winter warmers that work equally well in spring, autumn and summer. The menu includes Keith Floyd's beautiful beef provencal, a chicken dumpling soup from...

  • Ep 5

    5.Nice and Easy

    12-02-201640m

    This episode is all about staying in your cookery comfort zones with great-looking dishes that aren't terrifyingly tricky. The menu includes Nigel Slater's lazy loaf, a haddock rec...

  • Ep 6

    6.Pick Me Ups

    15-02-201640m

    These dishes all have a bit of a kick to them and include a fiery red rice salad from Mary Berry, Nigel Slater's 'hangover' beef salad, Nigella Lawson's coffee ice cream and the gr...

  • Ep 7

    7.Cheap and Cheerful

    16-02-201640m

    Ainsley serves up dishes that are delicious but also easy on the wallet - good quality and good value. The menu includes a Bake Off masterclass featuring Sussex suet pond pudding,...

  • Ep 8

    8.Homemade Takeaways

    17-02-201640m

    Ainsley looks at homemade meals that you normally turn to when you are craving a takeaway. The menu includes fish and chips from James Martin, a pizza recipe from Keith Floyd, a cu...

  • Ep 9

    9.Old School Classics

    18-02-201640m

    In this episode, our chefs are dusting down recipes that are the staples of the great British diet. These are dishes that seem to have always been around and will always be around...

  • Ep 10

    10.Seafood Special

    19-02-201640m

    Ainsley serves up a seafood special and his catches of the day include a fish pie from Mary Berry, a crab and leek tart from the Hairy Bikers, Nigel Slater's mackerel and bacon sal...

  • Ep 11

    11.Party Time

    22-02-201640m

    It is party time, and all our chefs are helping us get in the mood with a selection of dishes that will guarantee your guests have a good time. We have got white chocolate lollipop...

  • Ep 12

    12.Unusual Combinations

    23-02-201640m

    Ainsley picks dishes where the combination of ingredients initially seems a little unlikely, until you see the results. The menu includes Michel Roux Junior's beef cheeks with pear...

  • Ep 13

    13.Game On

    24-02-201640m

    Ainsley asks 'are you game for game?' because these dishes are all made with some of the least-used but most tasty meats you can buy. The menu includes a venison dish from Rachel K...

  • Ep 14

    14.Feeding the Kids

    25-02-201640m

    Ainsley picks dishes that will keep the kids happy whilst satisfying grown-ups too. The menu includes Paul Hollywood's sausage rolls, Mary Berry's ice cream secrets, Lorraine Pasca...

  • Ep 15

    15.Mediterranean Favourites

    26-02-201640m

    Ainsley celebrates dishes from across the Channel, getting inspiration from France, Italy and Spain. The menu includes the Greedy Italians' linguine, James Martin's Spanish sardine...

  • Ep 16

    16.Spicy & Exotic

    29-02-201640m

    In this episode, Ainsley picks dishes influenced by the exciting cuisine of some the world's most exotic places. The menu includes tapas from James Martin, Paul Hollywood's tortill...

  • Ep 17

    17.Perfect Pairings

    01-03-201640m

    Ainsley explores perfect pairings - ingredients that always work together beautifully. The menu includes Rachel Khoo's lavender chicken, Lorraine Pascale's squash and sweet potato...

  • Ep 18

    18.Say Cheese

    02-03-201640m

    Ainsley selects a range of dishes that feature different types of cheese used in all sorts of different ways. The menu includes James Martin's marvellous mozzarella recipe, a Nigel...

  • Ep 19

    19.Technically Challenging

    03-03-201640m

    Ainsley chooses four dishes that really push things to the limit, each providing a technical challenge that could inspire you to tackle something new. The menu includes the Hairy B...

  • Ep 20

    20.Chocolate Special

    04-03-201640m

    Ainsley serves up a family-sized slab of chocolate recipes guaranteed to please the nation's chocoholics. The menu includes the Greedy Italians' classic chocolate pudding, the Hair...

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