Christmas side dish recipes
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Microwaved squash colcannon
Pop this super-easy butternut squash colcannon in the microwave for a colourful festive side dish that saves on saucepans. Serve mashed with kale
Parmesan-roasted potatoes
These are a great addition to Christmas dinner, and perfect for Boxing Day bubble and squeak... if you have any left over
Butter-fried sprouts with crispy shallots & almonds. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve up a feast on Christmas Day and add these buttery sprouts with crispy shallots and almonds to your festive dinner table
Herby roast potatoes
Cook these best ever roast potatoes on a baking tray with low sides to get golden, crisp results. Serve with your favourite roast
Healthy stuffing balls
Looking for a veggie stuffing to serve with a special roast dinner? Made with dried apricots and nuts, this healthy option is low-fat yet full of flavour
Glazed sprouts with caramelised red onions
Fry red onions in butter until golden and fragrant, then cover with a sweet and tangy sherry vinegar dressing for a delicious Christmas side
Golden goose fat potatoes & parsnips
Roast your potatoes and parsnips in goose fat this Christmas for the ultimate side dish that everyone will love. Serve with our no-stress gravy
Wild mushroom Yorkshire puddings
Add an extra oomph to your Yorkshire puddings by flavouring the milk with wild mushrooms. These can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer
Spiced ginger beer slow cooker cabbage
Enjoy this spiced ginger beer slow cooker cabbage at Christmastime. With sweetness and spice, it makes an ideal accompaniment to a roasted ham
Cranberry & sweet chilli jam
Add some spice to your Christmas dinner with this cross between a chutney, chilli jam and cranberry sauce. The amount of chilli you use will determine how hot the jam is
Sprouts with crispy prosciutto
Dress simply steamed or boiled brussels sprouts with butter, lemon and crispy prosciutto for a gluten-free side dish for a festive dinner
Cheesy leeks
These bubbling, cheesy leeks are the ultimate side dish, perfect for a Sunday roast or family meal. Top with breadcrumbs for a crisp crust
Red cabbage with port, prunes & orange
Flavour red cabbage with port, prunes and orange for an indulgent festive side dish that delivers two of your 5-a-day. It can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months
Carrot & tarragon purée
This super simple, yet delicious, side dish has just three ingredients - perfect for no-fuss entertaining or with a laid-back Sunday roast
Pickled red cabbage
A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift
Crispy cubed roasties with garlic & thyme
Cut your potatoes smaller so that there's no need to par-boil to achieve perfectly crispy garlic and thyme flavoured spuds, with fluffy centres
Sticky mulled cider carrots. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Do something different with carrots and take them to new levels of flavour with these sticky mulled cider carrots. They make a special side dish at Christmas
Thyme & chestnut roast potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Add the festive flavours of chestnut and thyme to take standard roast potatoes up a Christmassy notch or two
Make-ahead madeira gravy
Serve this vegetarian gravy as is, or use it as a base for a turkey gravy. If you don’t have any madeira, swap it out for the same quantity of dry sherry
Christmas veg gratin
Make the most of Christmas veg with this flavour-packed gratin side dish. With brussels sprouts, carrots and potatoes, it's laced with double cream and topped with cheese
Mustard Yorkies
Fluffy Yorkshire puddings are a comfort food classic, perfect as a side for roast dinner - give yours a kick with wholegrain mustard
Sticky roasted parsnips, Chantenay carrots & apples
Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish
Bread & onion sauce
Sara Buenfeld's creamy sauce will make a tasty addition to your Christmas table
Savoy cabbage with shallots & fennel seeds
Soften shallots before stir-frying with cabbage and fennel seeds for a low fat, healthy side dish - perfect with a hearty roast dinner