Christmas side dish recipes (2024)

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A selection of sides and sauces to accompany your festive feast. Our tasty trimmings include roast potatoes, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets and cabbage.

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  • Shredded carbonara sprouts

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Complete your Christmas table with this creamy side dish – even sprout haters are sure to enjoy the salty, cheesy, carbonara-inspired flavour

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
  • Easy red cabbage

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Easy cheesy leeks

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Miso parsnips

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make parsnips extra-special with a flavourful white miso and maple glaze. This makes a perfect Sunday roast side, or Christmas dinner dish to feed a crowd

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Brussels sprout slaw

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Use up any extra brussels sprouts in your veg box this winter by making this sprout slaw. It will go particularly well with cold cuts on Boxing Day

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Stuffing pigs in blankets

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Transform stuffing into a new version of pigs in blankets to save oven space. You’ll also need to buy fewer sausages, as this makes good use of just a few

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • Ultimate roast potatoes

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.325 ratings

    Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a crisp crunch that gives way to a fluffy middle

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
  • Halloumi pigs in blankets

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve a veggie spin on pigs in blankets with our halloumi version, wrapped in thin strips of charred courgette. Enjoy as a side dish or as canapés

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Triple-cooked roast potatoes

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    Make these roast potatoes for a special occasion, such as Christmas. They're triple-cooked for flavour and sprinkled with semolina for extra crunch

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Microwave cauliflower cheese

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Cook the British classic, cauliflower cheese, easily by making it in the microwave. It can work as a main or side dish for a Sunday roast

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Cheesy sprout gratin

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you'll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Cauliflower purée

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Mashed cauliflower is a popular side dish in Poland. Make it extra-cheesy and luxurious by adding soured cream, butter and cheddar

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Coconut fried rice

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Enjoy this coconut fried rice at Christmas time. With shredded brussels sprouts and pomegranate jewels, it's a festive trimming with a twist

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make these festive stuffing balls at Christmas. Roast them on the same tray as your pigs-in-blankets or alongside your turkey to save oven space

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
  • Crumbed yorkshire puddings with thyme

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Give your yorkies extra crunch with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and a boost of extra flavour from fresh thyme. They make a special side dish at Christmas

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make some homemade cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner, with warming ginger flavours. You could make it ahead as it will freeze for up to a month

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Honey soy sprouts

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try a new twist on sprouts. Shredding and coating them in a sticky soy and honey sauce takes them to a new level – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Cornish spiced apple compote

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Curried roast parsnips with cashews

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Lift the flavour of red cabbage with the help of pomegranate juice and caraway seeds. Made in the microwave, it's a vibrant, colourful side for the Christmas dinner table

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Giant pig-in-a-blanket pinwheel

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Upgrade pigs in blankets with our giant pinwheel version. It's an ideal side dish for the Christmas dinner table and sure to wow dinner guests

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.47 ratings

    This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy

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