Boondi raita

Try this simple Indian side featuring boondi – small deep-fried chickpea flour balls – in yogurt with mint and cumin

Persian herb, red bean & lamb stew

Try Leyli Homayoonfar’s spiced lamb stew inspired by the Persian food she grew up with. Serve with sliced red onion and steamed rice

Two bean & herb salad

Rustle up this easy bean & herb salad with green beans and cannellini beans. It’s a lovely summer side dish to a barbecue or al fresco meal

Carrots with bacon & marmalade butter

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

Take the humble carrot to new heights with an irresistible bacon and marmalade butter. This makes a great Christmas dinner side

Sausage pasta bake

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

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

Chicken, spinach & bacon alfredo pasta bake

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

Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

Chicken arrabbiata stew & parmesan dumplings

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting.

Bangers ‘n’ mash with onion gravy

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

Make sausages and mash with love and you’re in for a real treat. We’ve perfected this recipe to make it the very best it can be

Paneer & chickpea fry

Enjoy this fragrant paneer and chickpea fry with onion pickle garnish as part of an Indian-inspired feast

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

Hasselback parsnips with orange & maple syrup

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they’re flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup

Pan-fried sprouts & crunchy chorizo crumbs

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts for the Christmas dinner table by adding crunchy chorizo breadcrumbs. It makes a flavourful side dish in a festive feast