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Side dishes are a great way to add more flavours and textures to a meal - add some spice, some crunch, and of course, some of your five-a-day with our creative and tasty side dish recipes.
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
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."
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
Packed with flavour, this high-fibre veggie curry takes its cue from a beloved Indian classic and transforms it into a speedy midweek winner. Seasoned with aromatic spices and served with homemade flatbreads for scooping up every last bite, it's a healthy, fuss-free recipe you'll come back to time and time again.
Made smoky thanks to a generous scattering of smoked paprika, these parsnips are roasted till golden, crunchy and tender
Get ready for this easygoing twist on a classic that brings together the goodness of broccoli, crunchy ciabatta croutons, and a zesty homemade dressing.
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.
This recipe is simple to make and can be served as a breakfast, brunch or even a side dish, perfect for any time of the day. Try it today and enjoy the delicious and nutritious taste of sprouts in a crispy hash brown form.
Add this hearty winter salad to your Sunday meal prep, ready to assemble for work-from-home lunches and speedy dinners, this recipe is a winner.
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
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.
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 alternative to traditional pigs in blankets is sure to be a winning element to any buffet, and also works perfectly as an easy vegetarian starter. With aubergine and halloumi instead of bacon and sausages, these tasty rolls are still hearty