Ainsley's Food We Love Season 2: Episode Guide & Ratings

Ainsley proves that granny knows best, and drawing from his memories, he starts by recreating a comforting gold-top Irish stew made by his friend's granny. He's joined by pal Brian Turner, who makes him classic sage and chicken cobbler from a family recipe. `EastEnders' and `I'm A Celebrity...' star Jessica Plummer drops by, while Ainsley knocks up the Lancastrian favourite: buttery Eccles cakes.

The chef is joined by singer Alexandra Burke and prepares a selection of pies, including a tarragon-crusted chicken, leek and mushroom one perfect for all the family. Pastry expert Julie Jones shows off some crowd-pleasing decorations on her rhubarb pie, while Olly Smith picks a range of beers.

The chef is joined by actor and entertainer John Barrowman and prepares a selection of sweets and treats, starting with his cheesy, gooey souffle Welsh rarebit muffins. Former Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Briony May Williams makes a miso caramel and pear chocolate layer cake, while Olly Smith picks a range of drinks that are perfect for an indulgent moment,.

The chef prepares a selection of dishes perfect for al fresco dining, including Cypriot lamb chops, cherry tomato skewers and potato salad. Supper Club host Joseph Denison Carey serves up a tagliatelle, and Ainsley shows guest Dev Griffin how to make sesame and singer seabass with an Asian noodles salad. Olly Smith has canned drinks perfect for the great outdoors.

Ainsley takes inspiration from days beside the seaside, starting with a Caribbean squash and chickpea roti with hot sauce yoghurt, joined by former Bake Off winner Candice Brown, who puts her twist on toffee apple doughnuts. Olly Smith hunts out the perfect wines for sipping by the seashore and, as no trip to the beach would be complete without some ice cream, Ainsley has just the ticket with his homemade honeycomb sundae with butterscotch sauce.