The first in a new six-part cookery series, in which Ainsley Harriott aims to produce maximum flavour in minimum time. This week, a pistou pasta, roast onion and rocket salad and calamari, inspired by the cuisine of Italy.
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BBC Book: Ainsley Harriott's Gounnet Express now available, priced £16.99

[Photo caption] Harriott racing... to prepare fast and tasty food in the quick cuisine guide Ainsley's Gourmet Express

Food: Ainsley's Gourmet Express/Food and Drink 8.00pm/8.30pm BBC2
A positive feast for foodies tonight with a new series from Ainsley Harriott, old favourite Food and Drink, and the continuing delights of Nigella Bites on Channel 4. Ainsley's Gourmet Express is all about contemporary food, with the emphasis on speedy preparation. The newly revamped Food and Drink finds Antony Worrall Thompson preparing salmon en croute, one of the top ten British dishes according to RTs recent survey. Definitely a night to have dinner in front of the TV. (JR)

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