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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

Episode 2: Fruits and Berries

Episode 3: Eggs

Episode 4: Honey

Episode 5: Nuts and Seeds

Episode 6: Vegetables

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