Baked skinny fries

A simple side dish of homemade chips isn’t always unhealthy – this version coats the potatoes in spices too

Creamy chicken & green bean pesto pasta

Grab some Italian pesto and greens from your storecupboard and rustle up this pot – penne or fusilli work well

Fresh herb sauce

This fresh green purée is a light alternative to traditional heavy sauces and goes well with an Italian-style roast turkey or chicken

Marmalade carrots

Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

Baby potato fondants

This sumptuous side dish uses small new potatoes cooked until buttery-soft inside with crispy skins on the outside

Red cabbage with balsamic vinegar & cranberries

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Curried parsnip mash

Give your mash a spicy kick with this comforting and alternative veggie side dish

Parsnip bubble & squeak hash

Jazz up your roast or stew with this crispy topped and tasty side dish

Pan-fried chicken with tomato & olive sauce

A rustic, Italian-inspired chicken recipe that’s perfect for using up a glut of tomatoes

Buttered sweetcorn & squash

A substantial and colourful side dish that goes well with roast meats or white fish

Maple pecan beans

Smarten up a side dish with a drizzle of maple syrup and and a handful of crunchy nuts

Spinach with raisins, pine nuts & breadcrumbs

A quick and superhealthy side that is brilliant with your main meals or barbecues