Courgette & tomato linguine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sauce is based on the classic Italian bacon and tomato sauce, amatriciana – but it’s great without the bacon for veggies, too

Potatoes cooked in bay-infused milk

The ultimate Sunday lunch side dish, these creamy potatoes add a powerful herbal note to the table

Olive bread swirls

These delicious savoury rolls make an excellent side dish for a lunch party

Flash-fried courgettes

A dusting of flour and a sprinkling of rosemary are the secrets of this crisp and fragrant side dish

Corn & black bean salsa

This fresh, tangy side dish will be the perfect addition to any barbecue

Mixed winter greens with brown butter breadcrumbs

Give your greens a bit of crunch with this fresh-tasting side dish

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Quick braised lettuce & peas

A quick side dish from one of our favourite chefs, Gordon proves that good cooking doesn’t have to be complicated

Crunchy cucumber & radish salad

Add crunch and freshness to any Asian-inspired meal with this simple side dish

Stir-fried greens in oyster sauce

Bring alive this stir-fry side with oyster sauce

Pineapple rice

Mixing fruit and savoury is not to everyone’s taste but this quick side is certainly worth taking a gamble on

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa