Roast side dishes

Looking for the perfect side dish for your roast? Whether you want to find the best gravy recipe or cook easy sides to pair with your perfect roast dinner, these ideas are guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.

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These light and fluffy mashed potatoes are the ideal accompaniment to your Christmas dinner

Potato and celeriac mash

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Florets of crisp broccoli and caramelised curly kale are topped with flaked almonds in this simple recipe

Roasted kale and broccoli

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Cheesy celeriac bake

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Make this easy side dish with roasted carrots and up your Sunday roast game

Roasted carrots with coriander pesto

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Make the most of delicious root veg in this stunning yet simple roasted carrot and parsnips side dish recipe.

Roasted roots

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With just two extra ingredients, it's easy to upgrade crispy roast potatoes for a winning Christmas dinner side dish that everyone will love.

Garlic butter roast potatoes

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This easy vegan gravy recipe is perfect for pouring over your roast dinner

Thyme and mushroom gravy

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Have a go at flavouring butter with this easy rosemary and roasted garlic butter recipe, perfect for enhancing dishes with Mediterranean flavour

Rosemary, lemon and roasted garlic butter

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Make the most of seasonal British asparagus with this easy side dish. Delicate asparagus stems are simply roasted with a garlic and soy marinade and sesame seeds for a nutty crunch – delicious on its own or drizzled with the creamy tahini dressing.

Sesame roasted asparagus

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Simply prepared with olive oil, lemon zest and a couple of sprigs of rosemary, this recipe for sweet potatoes should bring any roast dinner to life. Crisp and caramelised on the outside yet still fluffy in the middle, they really are the perfect side.

Roast sweet potatoes with rosemary and lemon

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Candyfloss grapes have a unique sweet flavour, making them perfect for this indulgent dessert idea

Sherry-roasted grapes

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Simple lasagne

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Comfort food doesn't get much more classic than this Italian favourite, featuring layers of rich beef mince and a creamy sauce.

Serves 6
30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
739 calories

Vegan nut roast

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A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.

Serves 8
40 mins to prepare and 1 hour 10 mins to cook
393 calories

Shoulder of lamb and baby roast potatoes

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Make your roast lamb even more special with this lovely herby recipe. Garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, rosemary and basil combine with lemon, oil and white wine for the delicious marinade. Roasting new potatoes in with the lamb gives them a tasty meaty kick.

Serves 4
10 minutes + overnight marinating
677 calories

Nut roast

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This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing

Serves 4
95 mins
419 calories

Gluten-free quick Christmas cake

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The impressive gluten-free fruitcake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare

Serves 16
250 mins
758 calories

Nathan Outlaw’s one-pot roast chicken

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Introduce your children to the flavours of the Mediterranean with this combination of chicken and chorizo.

Serves 8
15mins to prepare and 50mins to cook
625 calories

Gong bao chicken

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This delicious Chinese chicken dish is flavoured with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli and peanuts, and drizzled in a soy-infused sauce. A classic Chinese recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes and a great dinner for two idea

Serves 2
10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
273 calories

Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup

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The chicken comes before the egg in this Chinese-inspired chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe. Perfect as a starter before a proper feast, this deceptively simple soup is as moreish as it gets. Dropping in beaten eggs towards the finish is a great kitchen hack.

Serves 4
20 mins
231 calories

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