Christmas side dish recipes
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Sweet chilli-glazed pigs in blankets
Enjoy our chilli-glazed variation on a Christmas classic. As well as being a moreish side for the festive turkey, they also make a delicious canapé
App onlyTamarind-glazed sweet potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Try a new take on Christmas potatoes. The sourness of the tamarind with the freshness of coriander and red onions cuts through the sweetness
Boozy cranberry sauce
Indulge in this boozy version of cranberry sauce at Christmas. The special ingredient is kirsch, though you could skip it and add extra cherry juice
App onlySalt & pepper roast potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Beat food waste and infuse the flavours of a Chinese takeaway classic into your leftover roasties. Serve with sweet chilli sauce for dipping, if you like
Carrot & swede mash with brown butter & thyme
Transform carrot and swede into an extra-special side dish with the help of brown butter and thyme. It's perfect at Christmas, or a special Sunday lunch
App onlyVeggie pigs in blankets. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make a veggie version of pigs in blankets with vegetarian sausages wrapped in parsnip strips, then brushed with a white miso and honey glaze
Microwave brussels sprouts
Make a simple Christmas brussels side with the help of a microwave. A butter and honey glaze and a scattering of almonds will make this a popular dish
Sage & onion Yorkshire puddings
Add sage and onion to Yorkshire pudding batter for a delicious side dish to go with a Sunday roast or your Christmas dinner
Charred brussels sprouts with Marmite butter
Marmite and brussels sprouts may sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or as a winter side dish
Pigs-in-blankets toad in the hole
Thought pigs-in-blankets couldn’t get any better? Think again. We've turned everyone’s favourite Christmas trimming into a glorious toad-in-the-hole
Roasted new potatoes with lemon & herbs
Try this no-fuss side as an alternative to traditional roasties. They don’t require much effort – simply pan-fry, shaking a few times, then roast
Creamy cauli, brioche & bay bake
Create this creamy cauliflower cheese bake with added chunks of brioche for a comforting Christmas or Sunday roast side
Herb-buttered baby carrots
Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast
Sizzled sage & onion bread sauce
Make some homemade bread sauce with the added flavours of sage and onion to accompany your festive turkey. It's a perfect condiment at Christmas
Brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts
A classic Christmas combination – and it counts as two of your 5-a-day
Crunchy parsnips
Forget soggy parsnips: roast them with our polenta and paprika coating and you'll be rewarded with golden, crunchy veg. It makes a lovely Christmas side dish
Truffle & parmesan roast potatoes
Make these extra-special roasties with parmesan and truffle flavours. They make a great side for Christmas dinner or any other special occasion
Roasted red cabbage with pomegranate molasses
Serve this caramelised roasted red cabbage with ruby pomegranate seeds as a special veggie side this Christmas
Bread sauce
Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite
Creamy parsnip & squash bake
Want to jazz up your traditional Christmas lunch, but still keep Gran happy? This is the one for you
Apricot & pistachio stuffing
Save time on Christmas Day and make this apricot and pistachio stuffing on Christmas Eve. It makes an excellent accompaniment to festive turkey
Cider-braised cabbage wedges
Make these cider-braised cabbage wedges up to three days ahead for a stress-free Christmas dinner. The dish makes an ideal accompaniment to festive turkey
All-the-trimmings traybake
Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets
Scalloped potatoes
Impress guests with these deliciously creamy scalloped potatoes flavoured with garlic and parmesan. They're a great side dish for many dinners
