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A festive feast wouldn't be the same without Christmas sides - we want all the trimmings! Our Christmas side dishes include fooolproof roast potato recipes and flavour-packed sprouts dishes. Explore more side dish recipes and Christmas recipes for further inspiration.
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.
This make-ahead gravy is perfect for taking the stress out of Christmas Day or any other occasion
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.
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.
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!
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.
Here's a great Christmas or Sunday lunch side that won't take up oven space. Simply boil the carrots until tender, then fry in smoky bacon, brown butter, sage and lemon. This is seriously delicious yet so simple and speedy.
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
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!
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.
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!
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."
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.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
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.
Made with only 4 ingredients, these quesadillas are made using Christmas leftovers. Load tortillas with brie and cranberry sauce, then fry until the cheese has melted to make a festive lunch or snack.
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.
Try cooking your sprouts in the air-fryer this year to get them super crispy. Cook with lardons, nutmeg and rosemary for festive flavours, then serve alongside all the trimmings.
Everyone loves a pig in blanket and these homemade ones couldn't be simpler. Air-fried until crispy then drizzled with thyme and honey, you won't be cooking pigs in blankets any other way.
Make homemade stuffing balls this Christmas with the help of your air-fryer. These crispy sage and onion stuffing balls are super easy and are made with ingredients you likely already have at home!
These delicious and simple freeze-ahead roasties help take the pressure off for the big day as they can be cooked from frozen
A spin on the classic Christmas side, this fragrant stuffing swaps in red onions for sweetness and incorporates the luxurious crunch of toasted walnuts and a hint of lemon zest to brighten the traditional flavours.
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.
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
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.
A twist on a classic Christmas side dish this festive stuffing combines juicy cox apples with warming nutmeg, aromatic sage and hearty sourdough. This easy recipe is sure to make your Christmas dinner extra special
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
This Christmas give sprouts a delicious festive twist by adding sweet cranberries and golden almonds.
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
This vegan Yorkshire pudding recipe gives fluffy, golden puddings which are completely egg-free and dairy-free – a must-have for any roast dinner
Traditional stuffing gets a makeover with the help of flavourful Parmesan, smoky nduja and sourdough breadcrumbs, it's a stuffing unlike anything you've tried before