Best-ever side dish recipes
Elevate side dishes from after-thought to star of the show, with our best-ever side dish recipes.
You’ll find best-ever versions of classic sides including crisp roast potatoes, fluffy rice and golden Yorkshire puddings. There’s a side for all seasons, from winter’s comfort carbs to juicy summer corn, and plenty of ideas for side-dish stalwarts like grains, broccoli, green beans, carrots and parsnips.
With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, you’re bound to find the perfect side dish…whatever the occasion.
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Roast potato recipes
Rosemary roast potatoes
Roast potatoes are everyone's favourite part of Christmas dinner. This rosemary roast potatoes recipe is both foolproof and flavourful.
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Cabbage recipes
Braised red cabbage
This braised red cabbage offers a sweet-and-sour flavour combo with seasonal spice, cutting through the rich flavours of Christmas dinner.
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Carrot recipes
Vichy carrots
This classic French technique is our favourite way to cook carrots. Add star anise, thyme and lemon for a perfect Christmas side dish.
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Butter-roast parsnips with hazelnuts and sage
Dish up your best-ever roast parsnips this Christmas. Crisp sage and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts provide flavour and crunch.
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Carrot recipes
Roast carrots with floral spiced butter
Roast carrots are drizzled with a delicious butter infused with a floral spice blend, bringing out the vegetable's naturally sweet notes.
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Celeriac recipes
Hot and tangy celeriac remoulade
Creamy, crunchy celeriac remoulade is like the side dish coleslaw wants to be when it grows up. Hot sauce and gherkins lend fire and zing.
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Celeriac recipes
Salt-baked celeriac wedges with seaweed and crispy capers
Salt-baked celeriac wedges are caramelised in butter and seasoned with capers, seaweed and lemon. An incredible side for your Sunday roast.
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Air fryer recipes
Air fryer pumpkin with creamy beans, crispy chickpeas and sage
Serve air-fried pumpkin wedges on a velvety bean puree and top with crispy sage-scented chickpeas. A brilliant air fryer side.
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Best-ever side dish recipes
Steamed aubergine in a peanut and chilli dressing
Steaming delivers silky soft aubergine batons, dressed in a Chinese-inspired combo of crispy chilli oil, vinegar and peanut butter.
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Fennel recipes
Fennel tarte tatin
This fennel tarte tatin is a great vegetarian dinner or side for a roast. Fennel seeds temper the sweetness and goat’s cheese adds tang.
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Celebrity chef recipes
Max La Manna’s smashed potatoes with minty pea purée
These potatoes from Max La Manna are brilliant for a long-weekend breakfast feast, or as a side dish for dinner.
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Pepper recipes
Crispy smashed potatoes with green romesco
Romesco is a fabulous Spanish sauce made from grilled peppers and almonds. It's fantastic with these crispy smashed potatoes.
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Recipes using chickpeas
Chickpeas with chorizo and herbs
Dish up an effortless weeknight dinner of chickpeas with chorizo and fresh herbs. This dish can also be made ahead for a barbecue side dish.
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Lettuce recipes
Charred lettuce with boiled eggs, anchovies and parmesan crisps
This easy lettuce dish is a bit like a ‘deconstructed’ caesar salad. Charred lettuce adds both smoky savouriness and fresh crunch.
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Lettuce recipes
Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame
Stir-fried lettuce is quick, with a good balance of crunchy and juicy leaves. Coat romaine in sesame seeds and tahini for a nutty contrast.
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Pub in the Park chef recipes
Emily Scott’s roast asparagus with hazelnuts and sourdough crumbs
Emily Scott's roast asparagus makes a great spring starter or vegan side. The spears are served with a nutty, herby sourdough crumb.
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