Spicy prawn cocktail with tomato & coriander dressing

An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours – make it a feature of a retro dinner

Spinach with pine nuts & garlic

A stylish side dish that’s ready in a flash

Spinach & watercress salad

Go back to basics with this green side salad. The simple combination of leaves, almonds and raisins make it versatile and thrifty

Dressed Little Gems

Liven up lettuce with this vibrant and healthy side salad

Skirlie mash

‘Skirlie’ is a Scottish word for toasted oatmeal, which gives a crunchy texture to mashed potato – try this as a side dish at your Hogmanay celebration

Stir-fried rice with cabbage & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Chinese-style rice dish makes a great side for chicken or duck

Almond-crusted fish with saffron sauce

Here’s a traditional Italian favourite – a classic Venetian dish dating back to the 14th century

Sesame pak choi

Add a taste of the Orient to a main meal with this tempting side-dish

Spiced green lentil ragoût

Make the most of lentils with this idea for a spicy, comforting side dish