Full English frittata

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe puts a British spin on the traditional Italian classic, but it’s guaranteed to be a winner for brunch

Lemon & parsley butter beans

Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish

Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing

Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq

Mexican chopped salad (Pico de gallo)

This classic salad is the perfect side to a steak fajita or a barbecued rib-eye

Honey & thyme carrots

Braise carrots until tender with lemon thyme and honey for a versatile side when feeding a crowd

Spicy potatoes

Serve these potatoes as part of an Indian buffet, or as a side dish for grilled meat

Buttery baked corn on the cob

The taste of warm, buttery corn on the cob is hard to beat on a summer day, and it makes a great side dish to spicy chicken

Herby broccoli

Jazz up a plate of broccoli with a couple of Italian ingredients

Sweet potato & parsnip bake

A make-ahead vegetarian side dish that’s high in fibre and provides a good source of vitamin C

Fresh pesto

It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Pan-fried sea bass with puttanesca sauce & celeriac chips

Posh fish and chips! Team bass with an Italian-inspired tomato sauce and serve celeriac as fries

Wild mushroom & potato cake

This autumnal, vegetarian side dish can be cooked ahead and reheated – it's perfect with a slow roast or veggie casserole