Festive red salad

Cabbage, red onion, apple and beetroot – all the brightest purple fruit and veg makes up this winter salad with sweet vinaigrette

Baked carrot & sweet potato mash

Whizz your roots into a smooth, creamy mash, then bake with breadcrumbs, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

Roast Parmesan parsnips

For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

All-in-one roast bubble & squeak

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers- it makes a great alternative to roasties

Hasselback potato gratin

A Scandinavian bake with herbs and butter – cutting the spuds really thin helps them to crisp up nicely

Marmalade carrots

Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

Sprouts with sticky shallots

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

Red cabbage with Bramley apple & walnuts

A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

Roasted root vegetables

Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot

Honey-roast beetroot

This is lovely hot or cold, and even better a day later when flavours have developed