Creamed sprouts with chestnuts

Double cream, nutmeg and chestnuts make a luscious addition to traditional Brussels sprouts – just watch this extra-ingulgent side dish disappear on Christmas Day

Vegan stuffing

Make these red onion, lentil and sage stuffing balls for a welcome addition to any festive feast. Linseeds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios pack in a classic crunch

Ginger & orange-glazed baby carrots

Pan-fry baby carrots with a zesty orange, ginger and honey sauce until golden and sticky for a festive and flavourful root vegetable side

Best ever roast potatoes

On the hunt for the best ever roast potatoes? Try this recipe, which uses a clever coating of a potato-style batter made with slightly overcooked potatoes…

Stuffing baubles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These bacon and onion-wrapped balls of sausagemeat and cranberry stuffing make a sensational side for Christmas dinner with all the traditional trimmings

Spiced braised red cabbage

Spice up your Christmas day trimmings with this red cabbage and Bramley apple side, with cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

Hazelnut, pancetta & orange stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe makes enough smoked pancetta, orange zest and sage stuffing for a 4.5kg turkey – or roll into balls and bake

Sticky roasted parsnips, Chantenay carrots & apples

Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish

Crispy cubed roasties with garlic & thyme

Cut your potatoes smaller so that there’s no need to par-boil to achieve perfectly crispy garlic and thyme flavoured spuds, with fluffy centres

Glazed sprouts with caramelised red onions

Fry red onions in butter until golden and fragrant, then cover with a sweet and tangy sherry vinegar dressing for a delicious Christmas side