Burnt sprouts with pomegranate & sesame

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas dinner spread with these pan-fried Brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side – this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Parsnip croquettes

This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

Truffled parsnip & brioche pudding with hazelnut & thyme butter

This decadent, savoury take on the classic bread & butter pudding can be served as a vegetarian centrepiece, or an indulgent side dish

Griddled chicory

This simple side dish of charred chicory pairs perfectly with indulgent main courses, adding a pop of colour to any dinner party plate

Honey-crushed swede

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sweet and spiced side dish pairs beautifully with meats such as glazed ham, roast chicken or sausages

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Potato rösti cakes with sage leaves

These pan-fried, golden potato patties with onion and sage make a delicious side dish for two

Salted maple-roasted parsnips

Roast root vegetables with maple syrup and thyme leaves until soft and sticky, then serve as a side dish to your traditional festive feast

Ginger & orange-glazed baby carrots

Pan-fry baby carrots with a zesty orange, ginger and honey sauce until golden and sticky for a festive and flavourful root vegetable side

Festive red cabbage

Serve this spiced and sticky side dish alongside all the classic Christmas trimmings – it’s richly flavoured with red wine, cinnamon, star anise and apples

Creamed sprouts with chestnuts

Double cream, nutmeg and chestnuts make a luscious addition to traditional Brussels sprouts – just watch this extra-ingulgent side dish disappear on Christmas Day