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Our top picks from Ainsley Harriott’s Good Mood Food on ITV
by Genevieve Halbert
published on 7 October 2021, last updated on 23 September 2025
Ainsley Harriott is back on our screens with a brand new series to accompany his latest book. Ainsley’s Good Mood Food is all about taking joy in the simple pleasures of cooking and eating, whether you’re whipping up a comforting traybake for your kids or sharing a feast with a dozen friends and family members. The ten-part series, broadcast every Saturday night on ITV, showcases some of the mood-boosting, soul-soothing recipes from the book, including nostalgic treats, vibrant barbecue dishes, and plenty of sweet things. We’ve selected some of our favourite recipes from the series, from a chocolate traybake with salted caramel sauce to a fiery sweet potato and peanut butter stew. Scroll on to check them out.
Episode 1: Seaside Delights
Crab and Lemon Linguine with Pangrattato
Zesty Seafood Kebabs with Shaved Courgette & Fennel Salad
Beer-Battered Fish with Triple-Cooked Chips & Mushy Minty Peas
Chocolate Sponge Traybake with Salted Caramel Sauce
Episode 2: Fruits and Berries
Allspice Honey Duck with Chicory, Orange and Pomegranate Salad
Episode 3: Eggs
Ainsley Harriott’s Blueberry and Almond Clafoutis with Cardamom Cream
Episode 4: Honey
Ainsley Harriott’s Honey and Thyme Caramelised Pear, Pecan and Cheese Tart
Episode 5: Nuts and Seeds
Ainsley Harriott’s Sweet Potato, Spinach and Peanut Stew
Episode 6: Vegetables
Ainsley Harriott’s Lemon and Herb Chicken Flatties with Celeriac Remoulade
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