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A festive feast wouldn't be the same without Christmas sides - we want all the trimmings! Try our perfect roast potatoes or flavour-packed sprouts and find more Christmas recipes & inspiration.
This vegan Yorkshire pudding recipe gives fluffy, golden puddings which are completely egg-free and dairy-free – a must-have for any roast dinner
This make-ahead gravy is perfect for taking the stress out of Christmas Day or any other occasion
Your Christmas dinner just wouldn't be complete without classic pigs in blankets! This easy Christmas side dish takes Cumberland sausages and blankets them in streaky bacon, coating with a fragrant honey, mustard and rosemary sauce before cooking
Serve up this wonderfully creamy and garlicky whipped feta dip as part of a Christmas sharing platter. Simply blitz everything together and serve with crisp flatbreads or crackers for an easy festive party snack.
Sweet and sticky, this caramelised onion chutney is the perfect accompaniment to a special cheeseboard, or enjoy it with cold cuts on Boxing Day. It also makes a great edible gift for friends and family.
Jamie says: "Supercharge your Brussels sprouts by pairing them with best-flavour friends – onion, sage and chestnuts – then cooking low and slow until gorgeous."
Jamie says: "Liven up this roast dinner staple with an injection of honey, wholegrain mustard and fresh thyme. Keep the skins on for maximum flavour."
Jamie says: "Good gravy has the power to transform, or even save, a meal. This year, open your mind to a slightly radical idea: make your gravy a few days or even weeks in advance, simply reheating it in your turkey tray on the big day. Stress, saved."
Jamie says: "You can make these savoury veggie rolls ahead and bake from frozen"
Jamie says: "Super-tasty and flavoursome, this gravy is just as good as the real thing."
Jamie says: "This moreish salad would be a brilliant festive starter and is a clever way to make a little smoked salmon go a long way. The pâté topped little potato bites are a surefire way to impress your guests!"
Jamie says: "Make the most of your gorgeous festive leftovers with these easy recipes – a fresh, zingy salad, a comforting speedy pasta and a treat of a pud."
A rich and wonderful lamb's liver pâté that goes best with lightly toasted (and slightly sweet) brioche, this recipe isn't for the faint of heart. It is, however, perfect for those who want to indulge themselves and delve into the world of classic French gastronomy.
Making your own red cabbage is super-easy and super-quick – plus the results are delicious! All the ingredients cook in one pot (you add the cranberries half an hour before the end), while the ground ginger and red wine vinegar give it a lovely kick.
These spicy tostadas are made to be enjoyed as canapés with cocktails. Prawn, avocado, red chilli, coriander and lime combine for a Mexican flavour sensation. Be sure to leave enough time for marinating.
Brussels sprouts are not just for Christmas. A super-tasty side dish for meat, fish and veggie mains, this Brussels sprouts recipe has gorgeous lemony, chilli flavours – a lovely complement to the nutty, earthy flavours of the sprout.
For speedy, perfect roast potatoes try this recipe, using smaller, baby new potatoes and goose fat. They cook in less than half an hour, leaving you more time to attend to the other all important roast trimmings.
Forget sausages on sticks, impress guests with every mouthful of these tasty bites! Smoked salmon tartare is a classic and elegant appetizer that is both quick to prepare and cook, making it the perfect party food.
These hasselback potatoes couldn't be simpler, you can even prepare them the day before.
If you're willing to make it from scratch, gluten-free sausagemeat stuffing is at your finger tips.
Is it even Christmas without brandy butter?
Give carrots and parsnips the VIP treatment at your next Sunday roast with this extra-special side dish. The combination of maple syrup, mustard and orange creates a sticky glaze that works well with both veg. Guests will be asking for more.
Not sure what to do with a glut of leftover spuds? This tasty, indulgent dish is super-simple to make. Onions are fried in butter, before garlic and thyme are added. Finish by scattering Gruyère over the top and baking.
A great way to enjoy rhubarb outside its season is to make jam. An excellent taste combination is pairing it with ginger. Delicious on toast or sandwiched together in a vanilla sponge, it's definitely one for the cupboard.
Whatever your thoughts on Brussels sprouts (personally, we love them!), this indulgent festive recipe is sure to turn everyone into a fan. Here, the delightful crunch of the sprouts is enhanced by the umami flavours of the bacon and sweet chestnuts.
Using these versatile spuds, create a twist on the classic potato side dish, by adding aromatic fennel, rosemary and garlic to create crispy golden roasties. The ideal accompaniment to your favourite Sunday roast.
This bright beetroot risotto with thyme and Parmesan tastes just as good as it looks. Peeled and diced beetroot might not be everyone's go-to vegetable when it comes to risotto but the beet's subtle earthiness adds a nice layer of grunt to this rich and creamy dish.
Roast parsnips aren't just for Christmas. Tossed with grated parmesan and thyme, these are a unique and welcome accompaniment to your favourite roast dinner. For veggie guests, make sure you use vegetarian parmesan.
How do you make brussels sprouts the star of the Christmas table? You incorporate them into this decadent sprout gratin with mustard and crispy bacon. A generous amount of gruyère and crème fraîche takes the much-maligned vegetable into va-va-voom territory.
This a great Christmas present idea for the foodie in your life. Plus it's quick to make. Red onion, red pepper, cauliflower and cucumber are coated in the garlicky, mustardy sauce and pickled together for a riot of colour and flavour.
An excellent condiment for anyone with a sweet tooth, this rum and vanilla butterscotch sauce is deliciously sweet and deliciously easy to make, too. The sauce requires just five ingredients, though do ensure that you use a decent rum for the mixture.
Extra-crunchy when cooked from frozen, these freeze-ahead potatoes are the perfect addition to your festive feast. Simple but delicious, you can't go wrong with these roasties as your side dish
Add a touch of indulgence to your roast with this root veg dauphinoise. Carrots and parsnips are cooked in a creamy pecorino sauce, then baked until golden and bubbling - yum!