From sweet and sour to soft and crisp, Nigel Slater explores the classic pairings and food partnerships that produce the most delicious results; some find him using timeless combinations such as tomato and basil, and beetroot and goats cheese; while others, including pork and gooseberries or sea salt chocolate snaps, introduce exciting new dishes. The series looks at tastes, textures, flavours and spices in an amazing array of culinary pairings as Nigel shows how to create easy-to-prepare, delectable treats and the freshest of suppers. He also meets other cooks - from a fisherman cooking chorizo with scallops to an award-winning porridge maker in the Scottish Highlands, all of whom share his enthusiasm for simple and delicious food combinations.

In his usual engaging style Nigel explains just why the combinations work so well, providing suggestions and inspiration for viewers to transform their own cooking through food marriages made in heaven.