Make this spiced cranberry sauce up to four days ahead for a stress-free Christmas. It's delicious spooned over turkey or ham

Make this classic turkey accompaniment up to three days in advance to help get your Christmas off to a stress-free start

Make this gravy in the lead-up to Christmas to save you time on the big day. It can be frozen for up to three months

Enjoy Tom's roasted cabbage with his festive porchetta or a roast ham. It works beautifully as a vegetable side dish

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Remember baked beans with mini sausages? Make Tom’s pigs-in-blankets with beans – it’s great as a festive side dish during the Christmas period

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

Serve an extra-special side dish at Christmas made with root veg, walnuts and festive spice. In an added bonus, it's healthy too

Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast

Add sage and onion to Yorkshire pudding batter for a delicious side dish to go with a Sunday roast or your Christmas dinner

Forget soggy parsnips: roast them with our polenta and paprika coating and you'll be rewarded with golden, crunchy veg. It makes a lovely Christmas side dish