Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Venetian-style scallops

A quick but impressive starter of plump scallops scattered with toasted breadcrumbs

Warm runner bean salad

Thinly sliced, tender green beans make a perfect side dish to a Sunday roast

The ultimate makeover: Risotto with squash & sage

Angela’s ultimate version of the Italian classic is lower in fat but still wonderfully creamy

Ultimate Gratin Dauphinois

An utterly irresistable creamy potato side dish with very few ingredients but oozing with flavour

Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It’s even better made a day ahead

Cauliflower cheese

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Roasted vegetable lasagne

Young, old and in-betweens will love this vegetarian Italian-style dish

Runner beans with bacon & hazelnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A vibrant seasonal side dish to perk up a bowl of beans

Crispy new potato bake

A crisp and juicy rustic side dish, peppered with tangy olives and capers

Tomato & onion salad

A colourful and quick side salad of mixed tomatoes with sweet honey mustard dressing

English summer salad

This is the simplest of summer dishes, with a beautiful assortment of summer herbs, lettuce and vegetables