Giant couscous & tomato salad with zhoug-style dressing

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic

Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too

Classic minestrone soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It’s low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

French fries

Perfect French fries with our easy recipe – you’ll end up with lightly golden, crisp fries. They’re great as a snack or side dish to a Friday night feast

Chimichurri-style steak sarnies & cheat’s spicy fries

Elevate a steak sandwich with a punchy, zingy chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo and spicy Cajun-style fries on the side.

Cumin-roasted broccoli with preserved lemon yogurt

Enjoy this cumin-roasted broccoli with preserved lemon yogurt as a vibrant side dish. It’s a beautiful combination of spices, textures and colours

Lentil dumplings in yogurt (dahi bhalla)

Make these soft lentil dumplings as a snack or side dish. They’re coated with yogurt and served with coriander relish, plus our tamarind & date sauce

Quinoa-coated salmon & sweet potato fishcakes

Make some quick and easy salmon fishcakes with a lovely quinoa coating. Perfect served with peas and vegetables or a side salad

Winter tabbouleh

Combine cauliflower, fennel, bulgur wheat, nuts and pomegranate seeds to make this winter version of tabbouleh. It’s delicious served as a side dish

Duchess potatoes

Impress dinner guests with a serving of Duchess potatoes. Made with eggs, butter and Grana Padano and piped into swirls, they make an indulgent side dish

Air-fried roast potatoes

Make roast potatoes in an air fryer to get crispy roasties with a fluffy centre with ease. They make the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast