Croissant bread sauce

Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top

Shredded carbonara sprouts

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

Hot honey carrots

Upgrade your carrots with the help of honey, chilli, cinnamon and coriander. It makes a great side dish for the Christmas dinner table

Air-fryer brussels sprouts

Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon

Garlic mushrooms

Garlic mushrooms are simply great served as a side dish, on toast or in pasta. We scatter over parsley in this recipe but tarragon, chives or thyme also work well

Paprika potato wedges

Crispy and full of flavour, these wedges will be a hit with everyone

Sriracha & lime potato salad

Jazz up your usual summer potato salad with a spicy sriracha and zingy lime dressing. It’s a lively addition to any barbecue that’s healthy to boot

Gingery broccoli-fry with cashews

Try our gingery broccoli-fry for a healthy veggie dinner. It’s a bit like fried rice but with antioxidant-rich broccoli instead

Oven-roasted sweet potatoes

Make perfectly roasted sweet potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and lightly browned at the edges for a colourful side dish. Add a few sliced red onions to the roasting tin, if you like

Roast chicken with parmesan & thyme dauphinoise potatoes

Break away from your usual roast chicken and potatoes with this version that uses the meat juices to baste a creamy dauphinoise. It’s sure to impress for Sunday lunch