Thanksgiving side recipes

Make this smoothy and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy

Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you'll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a crisp crunch that gives way to a fluffy middle

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Spread a wedge of cornbread with some spiced jalapeño butter for a knockout combination served with a chilli con carne. It's fantastic sharing food

Swap regular mash for a sweet potato version, full of vitamin C and fibre. Mashed sweet potatoes are great as a topping for shepherd's pie, or as a veggie side

Cover sweet potatoes in smoky chipotle paste and bake with lime and coriander for super-healthy and super-tasty side dish

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas spread with these pan-fried brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

A simple sauté of fresh beans with lightly fried garlic and a touch of olive oil makes a healthy, versatile side

A slice of our classic sausage, sage and onion stuffing is a must-have for Christmas dinner. It's also great as a side with your Sunday roast

This veggie side is perfect for those who love the taste of brussels sprouts but don't like the texture

These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes - plus they can be frozen ahead

Runner and green beans make a delicious addition to a comforting pasta bake - top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch

Make this spiced cranberry sauce to serve at your festive dinner table. It's thick and chunky like chutney – for a thinner consistency, just add 100ml water

Try our festive take on American cornbread, with bacon, pecans, apricots and cranberries to pack in the flavour. A great Christmas side dish

Roasting carrots intensifies their flavour and the honey glaze gives them a deliciously sweet flavour. Serve as side to Christmas lunch or a Sunday roast

Crisp-skinned, fluffy jacket potatoes are a budget-friendly way to feed a crowd. Serve our easy baked potatoes with soured cream, cheese or baked beans

Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier

This pie is loosely based on the flavours of an American sloppy joe, but we've topped it with mash as an alternative to the traditional cottage pie

Don't spend Christmas morning peeling potatoes, make our freeze ahead roasties

Golden polenta and frozen sweetcorn make a deliciously different alternative to your regular loaf - best eaten fresh from the oven

Give your guests more than just mash with this tasty bake. Comfort food has never tasted so good

Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch – so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey

This Persian inspired spiced rice dish makes a hearty vegetarian main, a side dish to roast meats, or an attractive addition to a Boxing Day buffet