Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Caramelised turnip purée
Take your roast dinner up a notch with a spoonful of this deeply rich and buttery turnip purée. Your dinner party guests will be very impressed.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Carrot, swede and potato purée
Bored with potato mash? This vibrant carrot, swede and potato mash is velvety smooth and lusciously buttery. Serve it as an alternative
Dinner ideas for two
Creamy bread sauce for two
Quiet Christmas with the two of you? This creamy bread sauce recipe makes just enough for two people - perfect for a chilled out Christmas Day.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Classic bread sauce
Simple, creamy and a must with turkey (or chicken if you like), this bread sauce recipe will complete your roast dinner.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Potato gratin with bay leaves
This creamy potato gratin with aromatic bay leaves and gooey gruyere cheese is an essential side dish for a Christmas table or Sunday lunch.
Red cabbage recipes
Spiced red cabbage
Brighten up the Christmas table with this red cabbage side dish with warming spices, red wine and apple.
St George's Day recipes
Mini Yorkshire puddings
These easy mini Yorkshire puddings go well with a big rib of beef. This recipe makes about 12, and you only need four ingredients, too.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Christmas bread sauce
Bread sauce is a brilliant addition to a poultry roast or Christmas lunch. This recipe can be frozen, so you can make it in advance and save time on the day
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Almond aïoli
This almond aïoli is a stunning accompaniment to roast turkey, and a good alternative to bread sauce for Christmas Day.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Creamy bread sauce
Learn how to make traditional bread sauce with our easy recipe. This classic sauce is made with fresh breadcrumbs, double cream and nutmeg.
Boozy sauces, butters and creams
Cranberry sauce for Christmas
You can use fresh or frozen cranberries to make this Christmas cranberry sauce; the ultimate accompaniment to roast turkey.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Freezable bread sauce
You can make this freezable bread sauce up to a month in advance of your Christmas gathering. Just defrost in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating.
Red cabbage recipes
Braised red cabbage with apple & mustard vinaigrette
Any roast is made better with Thomasina Miers' braised red cabbage recipe. The apple and mustard vinaigrette gives this dish a wonderful tang
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties
Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy roast potatoes are the perfect side to any roast dinner: Christmas and Easter included.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Sherry-braised leeks
These silky textured braised leeks, made more indulgent with sherry and double cream, are delicious as a Christmas side dish.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower
The natural sweetness of roasted parsnips and cauliflower pairs perfectly with salted caramel sauce. An ideal Christmas make-ahead side.
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