James Martin: Home Comforts

In this, the first episode of his new series James Martin invites us back into his kitchen at home where he explores the traditional tastes and flavours of his childhood holidays in the UK, and spices things up with some exotic treats from further afield.

James shares the clever shortcuts to creating quick and healthy convenience food. From the comfort of his own kitchen, he knocks up nutritious homemade ready meals in minutes.

For busy families and fussy eaters, James creates two dishes from the same ingredients, one for the kids and one for the adults. These recipes are guaranteed to put a stop to arguments at dinnertime.

James creates show stopping party food from his kitchen at home in Hampshire. These clever dishes free him up to join in the fun, and are guaranteed keep guests coming back for more!

After a long day at work, James creates rapid recipes in his kitchen at home. Deceptively decadent and packed with rich and warming flavours.

With a crowd coming over to his house for lunch, James makes some show stopping dishes that are guaranteed to impress.

James makes delicious meals with leftover food that taste even better the second time around. No more soggy roast meat sandwiches on Sunday nights!

Inspired by his own 1970's family favourites, James brings many dishes inlcuding a fresh swiss roll and a retro prawn cocktail bang up to date.

James sparks up a barbeque, right in the heart of his own vegetable garden. He makes mouthwateringly fresh dishes, from the patch to the plate in minutes.

From his kitchen at home in Hampshire, James takes us on a culinary adventure, creating simple dishes with exotic ingredients.

In the relaxed surroundings of his Hampshire home James creates some delicious slow cooked treats that are well worth waiting for.

James fills his Hampshire kitchen with the fragrant aromas of basil, lavender and Indian spices as he creates dishes infused with fresh vibrant flavours.

Kick off your coats and boots, and join James Martin as he rustles up some warming winter food in his kitchen at home in Hampshire.

James creates dishes perfectly suited to unwinding with a cup of steaming coffee and the Sunday papers. Homemade buttery croissants and a classic asparagus brunch hit the headlines.

James is pulling together a relaxed supper for his friends, so slaving in the kitchen is kept to an absolute minimum as he serves up a unique pizza and some fast food mussels.