

The Best Dishes Ever
Ainsley Harriott presents classic clips from the BBC archive featuring a selection of classic recipes.
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- Ep 1
1.Picnics
08-02-201640mThese 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
09-02-201640mThis 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
10-02-201640mPreparation 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
11-02-201640mTop 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
12-02-201640mThis 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
15-02-201640mThese 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
16-02-201640mAinsley 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
17-02-201640mAinsley 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
18-02-201640mIn 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
19-02-201640mAinsley 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
22-02-201640mIt 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
23-02-201640mAinsley 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
24-02-201640mAinsley 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
25-02-201640mAinsley 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
26-02-201640mAinsley 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
29-02-201640mIn 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
01-03-201640mAinsley 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
02-03-201640mAinsley 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
03-03-201640mAinsley 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
04-03-201640mAinsley 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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