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Looking for the perfect roast side dishes? Whether you want to find our best gravy recipe or need the perfect roasties, these ideas are guaranteed to be a hit. See more Roast recipes.
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
Swap your classic roasties for these simple hasselback potatoes. Baby potatoes are sliced thinly down the middle, drizzled with plenty of garlic butter and roasted until crisp on the outside and perfectly fluffy in the centre – the ideal side dish for your
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
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.
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!
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!
Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
Pumpkin is a great ingredient for autumn cooking. Once roasted, it has a lovely sweet and earthy flavour that pairs beautifully with this tangy gochujang marinade. If you don't have any culinary pumpkins to hand, butternut squash is a delicious substitute.
Whip up this luxurious truffle mash without having to buy a bottle of truffle oil. Maris Piper potatoes give the best result here – light and fluffy with a floury texture that absorbs the butter and milk easily. Serve with bangers, roasts or a hearty pie.
These roasted carrots are sure to be the star of the show at your Sunday roast. Gently spiced with cumin and topped with pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is a must-try all year round.
Earthy and sweet purple sprouting broccoli are teamed with garlic and lemon cashew nut crumbs to create a superb side dish. Serve this plant-based recipe at your next Sunday roast for something deliciously different and impressive!
Upgrade your roast lunch sides with this citrus-sweet recipe using vibrant rainbow carrots, finished with a herby, zingy gremolata. Pretty to look at and packed with flavour, this is a real star side that you'll be making for every Sunday lunch!
Transform green beans with this vegan and gluten-free side dish this Christmas. Beans are topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and coated in a sticky maple and mustard glaze. You won't be able to get enough of this.
Lightly charred cabbage meets buttery walnut gremolata in this vibrant roast cabbage recipe – the perfect vegetarian main for your Christmas dinner table.
These creamy mustard leeks are topped with crumbled sausages and cheese for an indulgent side dish or why not serve as a hearty main over the Christmas holidays?
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
This stunning vegan galette is topped with miso-glazed roasted mushrooms and chestnuts to make a delicious Christmas dinner main.
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.
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.
These delicious and simple freeze-ahead roasties help take the pressure off for the big day as they can be cooked from frozen
You don't have to do much to Chantenay carrots to make them sing with sweetness. Cook them slowly to release their flavour and drizzle with maple syrup or honey, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve as a side with your roast.
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
Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside – these perfect roast potatoes can be rustled up in just 40 minutes
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
Upgrade your classic roast side with these visual hasselback carrots. The earthy vegetable tastes amazing seasoned with warming cumin, fragrant fennel and glazed with honey for a crisp finish
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
Give these hasselback potatoes a go this Christmas and they may well outshine the turkey. Crisp, lightly spiced and absolutely moreish, they make a great change from the usual