Green beans with wholegrain mustard

A versatile side dish that can be prepared at the last minute – simply mix your beans with crème fraîche, mustard, shallots and lemon

Winter greens with bacon butter

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
We used kale in this sumptuous side dish, but any winter green would work well. Try cavolo nero or chard.

Salted caramel parsnips

Don’t reserve salted caramel for desserts – it works perfectly with earthy roasted root vegetables too

Golden crunch potatoes

We’ve used some top tricks to come up with the perfect roast potatoes with crisp coatings and fluffy middles

Sticky sausage & rosemary skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Our version of pigs in blankets uses a decorative herb sprig and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup to really bring the traditional side dish to life

Sprout & spring onion champ

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try an updated version of mashed potatoes with greens by trying out Brussels sprouts, spring onions, nutmeg and a healthy knob of butter

Onion rings

You can rustle up these crispy bites with a few storecupboard ingredients – sparkling water is the key to a really light batter

Fire engine cake

Stun a crowd and get creative with this themed celebration cake – details include a chocolate ladder, icing water splash and toy firemen

Pirate ship and treasure island cake

A stunning children's birthday chocolate cake with hidden treasure buried on a sandy desert island for the kids to dig into

Hedgehog cake

A celebration cake with a touch of woodland style, this chocolate cake is decorated with edible spikes, buttercream and chocolate details