Ainsley's Gourmet Express Season 1

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Italian in the Larder Sep 13, 2000 Drawing inspiration from Italy, Ainsley demonstrates how to rustle up a tasty pistou pasta, roast onion, rocket salad, and calamari. All he needs are a few handy ingredients in the store cupboard and fridge, and - hey presto!

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Sushi and Noodles Sep 20, 2000 Inspired by Japan's fabulous food and the Far East, Ainsley demonstrates how to make perfect sushi and tempura and prawns and peanuts pan-fried upon noodles Thai-style yellow pork curry, and Top chef Clive Fretwell demonstrates the art of sushi-making.

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The Beach Sep 27, 2000 Ainsley gets into the holiday spirit as he conjures up some seaside recipes. There's hot-smoked salmon pate on toasted bagels, garlic-bay roast cod, and lobster and papaya salad on the menu, followed by a delicious banana split.

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Fusion Oct 4, 2000 Ainsley embraces fusion food mixing ingredients from different cuisines. He has a fabulous twist on moules marinière - a curried mussel soup and - bacon-and-cheese potato wedges, harissa-rubbed lamb, and cardamom-scented hot chocolate.

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Hand Held Oct 11, 2000 Ainsley prepares quick and quirky dishes, including creamy chicken tikka masala, paper potato pizza, and delicious prawn pizzinis, rounded off with wicked white chocolate and raspberry muffins.

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Two Men and a Wire Basket Oct 18, 2000 Ainsley shows just how easy it is to make fantastic party food, including Parisian mustard sausage rolls, a fool-proof recipe for falafel, warm sweet potato, roast tomato cheese salad and iced café latte cups.