Ainsley Harriott Bio | Wiki
Ainsley Harriott is an English chef and television presenter. He became known for his BBC cooking game shows Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook, and Ready Steady Cook. Ainsley’s talents lie in comedy and singing as well as cooking. He formed the Calypso Twins with school friend Paul Boross, releasing a hit record in the early 1990s, “World Party”.
Ainsley Harriott Age
Ainsley was born on February 28, 1957, in Paddington, London, United Kingdom. He is 65 years old.
Ainsley Harriott Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (Approx. 1.9 m)
Ainsley Harriott Family
He was born and raised in Paddington, London, by his parents Peppy and Chester Leroy Harriott. Ainsley’s father was a pianist and singer and died in 2013. He has two siblings Jacqueline and Chester. He has Jamaican heritage.
Ainsley Harriott Wife
Ainsley is married to his wife Clare Fellows. She is the youngest sister of comedian and actor Graham Fellows. The couple has two children. They were reported to have separated and they remain on good terms in November 2012.
Ainsley Harriott Education
He attended Wandsworth Comprehensive School and then trained at Westminster Kingsway College (formerly Westminster Technical College). Later, Ainsley obtained an apprenticeship at Verrey’s restaurant in London’s West End, later working as a commis chef
Ainsley Harriott Yeah Boi
Online, he’s mostly known for his memorable facial expressions and the dirty humor often present in his speeches.
Ainsley Harriott Tv Shows
My World Kitchen
Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen
Ainsley’s Market Menu
Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
Ainsley’s Food We Love
Ainsley’s Festive Food We Love
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
Ainsley’s Good Mood Food
Ainsley’s Christmas Good Mood Food
Best of British By the
Strictly Come Dancing
Len and Ainsley’s Big Food Adventure
The Best Dishes Ever
Costa Del Celebrity
Ainsley Harriott Couscous
Ainsley markets his own range of food, including couscous, risotto, soups, and cereal bars. He was the President of the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) 2004–05 and presented their awards ceremony that year. He played the role of the Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show at the New Theatre, Cardiff in March 2010, at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley in October 2010, and again at the Richmond Theatre in November 2010.
Ainsley Harriott Books
Ainsley is a best-selling author, publishing twelve books as well as numerous others in conjunction with his television shows. Including foreign-language translations, he has sold over 2 million books worldwide.
Ainsley Harriott Recipes
Chunky Pumpkin
Ingredients
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 scotch bonnet chili, finely chopped
2 tsp curry powder
a pinch of saffron
1 red pepper, large dice
1 yellow pepper, large dice
2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
750ml vegetable stock
1 x 400ml tin coconut milk
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional)
100g spinach, washed and drained
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small handful of coriander, chopped
Method
In a large heavy-based saucepan melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-6 minutes until soft and without color and then add the chili and garlic. Continue to cook for a minute and then add the curry powder and saffron and cook the spices for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the peppers, pumpkin, and tomato, and then tip in the stock. Bring to boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin is soft. Stir in the coconut milk, molasses and spinach and simmer until the spinach has wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with chopped coriander, and serve.
Ainsley Harriott Gourmet Express
He has presented more straightforward how-to-cook programs such as Barbecue Bible, Meals in Minutes, Big Cook Out, and Ainsley’s Gourmet Express. Ainsley became the resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick and later the main presenter of Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook, and Ready Steady Cook, both shows involving members of the public. He played the part of a GELF chief in the sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf in 1993.
Ainsley Harriott Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Ainsley’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
Who Is Ainsley Harriott
Ainsley is an English chef and television presenter. He became known for his BBC cooking game shows Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook, and Ready Steady Cook. Ainsley’s talents lie in comedy and singing as well as cooking. He formed the Calypso Twins with school friend Paul Boross, releasing a hit record in the early 1990s, “World Party”.