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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.
Use leftover veg from your Christmas dinner to make this epic savoury crumble. This vegan bake makes a great Boxing Day dinner and is loaded with sage and onion stuffing for the crumble topping.
This make-ahead gravy is perfect for taking the stress out of Christmas Day or any other occasion
You'll need just five ingredients to make these bright and ruby-pink jars of chilli jelly: pectin, sugar, vinegar, red pepper, and chillies. Using scotch bonnets will give this excellent accompaniment to Cheddar cheese and crackers real fire power.
These skin-on spuds are a lighter alternative to traditional roasties
An easy vegan gravy that's full of flavour. Roast the veg with herbs and a bit of tomato purée, before adding vegan white wine, veg stock and the secret ingredient – marmite! Perfect for enjoying alongside a vegan Sunday roast or vegan Christmas dinner.
Dips make great party food especially at Christmas time and this musabaha, which is a deconstructed version of houmous, is something special! Topped with caramelised lemons and pine nuts for crunch, it's totally delicious with toasted pitta bread.
Move over pulled pork! This epic chipotle pulled chicken platter makes a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas buffet. Serve with tortilla chips and soured cream for a Mexican-inspired feast.
Crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy within, these zesty smashed potatoes are a delicious side to add to your Christmas lunch table. You can even get ahead and prep them the day before!
Take your sprouts to the next level by roasting them in honey, chillies and walnuts for a sweet, spicy and earthy crunch. A crumble of tangy blue cheese on top and you've got an epic side dish for Christmas lunch.
This colourful, flavour-packed side is a star supporting act for Christmas lunch or any Sunday roast. Carrots and beetroot are coated in balsamic vinegar and roasted until golden and sticky – simple yet impressive!
Quick pickled vegetables are so easy to make, and this red cabbage is no exception. It's a great side to serve with cold cuts at Christmas and makes a fab and festive edible gift.
These vibrant red cabbage 'steaks' are roasted until tender and crispy and are topped with chestnuts for extra festive flavours. They'll make a deliciously different side for your Christmas dinner!
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
Master how to make roast potatoes that are wonderfully golden and crisp on the outside with heavenly fluffy centres. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of rosemary and garlic, your classic roasted potatoes don't get much better than this.
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.
Take your cauliflower cheese to the next level with our spicy version. Make an easy bang bang-style sauce with sriracha and sweet chilli, then cook in the air-fryer for extra crispiness.
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
We've made this classic comfort dish vegan, so everyone can enjoy a generous helping alongside their roast this Christmas
Even sprout-haters won't be able to resist this creamy sprout recipe with smoky bacon and Parmesan
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
Cook this braised red cabbage ahead of time to intensify flavours. This festive side is easy to prepare and can be frozen ahead of time, simply reheat on the day!
If you fancy something a little different to enjoy over the festive period, then you have to give this smashed potato salad a go. It's topped with streaky bacon, shredded sprouts and lots of fresh herbs for big festive flavours. Serve as a fun side dish, as part of a party spread or as a way to use up Christmas leftovers.
A little effort goes a long way – this smoky bacon jam is the ideal edible Christmas gift for the food-fanatic in your family
Make this easy, stylish starter on Christmas Eve, then simply slice to serve the following day
No-one will be able to resist these sweet and caramelised Brussels
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
This delicious cabbage dish is packed with warm spices, full-bodied red wine vinegar and the woody crunch of chestnuts. As hearty as it is fragrant and vibrant, it is sure to please all of the family.
This vegetarian side dish is sure to sit proudly amongst your Christmas dinner spread. It really makes the most of seasonal red cabbage, pairing with sweet shallots and a velvety, fragrant butter, and is a quick, easy and healthy Christmas dinner idea
Coat sweet carrots in a punchy whisky glaze and scatter with bittersweet tarragon for the ultimate vegan side dish that will definitely take your guests by surprise.
A festive side that makes the brings plenty of flavour to the table
Although Brussels sprouts often divide the crowd they are undeniably an important part of the classic Christmas dinner and with this exciting recipe your friends and family are sure to love them
Add crunch to your Brussels sprouts with this easy, cheesy recipe – a delicious healthy side dish for Christmas Day or with any roast.
Hold your Christmas dinner to the gold standard with this golden gravy, made even better by the option to freeze for your convenience