Butternut soup with crispy sage & apple croutons

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Brandy syrup cream

This fluffy, boozy whipped cream makes an indulgent topping for festive desserts – perfect with Christmas pudding or mince pies

Carrot & tarragon purée

This super simple, yet delicious, side dish has just three ingredients – perfect for no-fuss entertaining or with a laid-back Sunday roast

Red cabbage with juniper & pears

Swap apple for wedges of pear, which go beautifully with the garlic, juniper and cinnamon in this colourful side dish

Celeriac & potato gratin

In this indulgent side dish, vegetables are layered up with a creamy sauce, caramelised onions, and flavours of nutmeg, garlic and thyme

Savoy cabbage with shallots & fennel seeds

Soften shallots before stir-frying with cabbage and fennel seeds for a low fat, healthy side dish – perfect with a hearty roast dinner

Cauliflower cheese with walnuts & crumbs

Chunks of cauliflower are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, scattered with bread and walnuts, then crisped in the oven in this classic side dish

Roast parsnips with maple syrup & rosemary

Bring out the sweetness of this classic roast accompaniment with maple syrup and sprigs of rosemary for a low-fat yet delicious side dish

Sprouts with crispy prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Dress simply steamed or boiled Brussels sprouts with butter, lemon and crispy prosciutto for a gluten-free side dish for a festive dinner

Steamed leeks & peas with herby vinaigrette

Honey, mustard and herbs add flavour to simple steamed vegetables – a healthy side dish that’s low fat and easy to make in just 15 minutes