Winter root mash with buttery crumbs

A little bit of this winter root mash goes a long way – make it a day ahead and cut the stress on Christmas Day

Cider-braised cabbage & leek hotpot

Add a bit of colour to this versatile and healthy side with some sliced carrots

Mustard mash

An excellent, tangy mash which will work well with dishes that tingle the tastebuds

Creamed spinach

What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Sausage, pancetta & rosemary pinwheels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Skewering chipolatas with rosemary not only infuses them with flavour but makes a stylish alternative to pigs in blankets

Chestnut, bacon & cranberry stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass

Creamy bread & onion sauce

A delicious necessity for any turkey roast

Creamy parsnip & mustard gratin

This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah’s veggie pie

Caramelised shallot mash

A low-fat, but creamy and delicious mash that’s made to be eaten with sausages

Honey-glazed roast carrots

Roasting carrots intensifies their flavour and the honey and vinegar make them deliciously sweet and sour