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Slow cooker red cabbage

Dig out your slow cooker for this delicious red cabbage. Braised cabbage makes the perfect side dish for a festive lunch or roast dinner

Author: Cassie Best

Green beans with tomato & feta

Throw together creamy feta, juicy tomatoes and tender green beans to whip up this super simple side dish in just 10 mins

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Sweet & sour rainbow slaw

This fresh, light coleslaw has a tangy citrus dressing with celery, mustard and poppy seeds - a lovely light side for a BBQ spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Garlicky greens

These rich, buttery greens will complement your roast

Author: Sarah Cook

Herb buttered baby carrots

Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast

Author: Esther Clark

Cheesy sprout gratin

Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you'll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

Author: Esther Clark

Quick cauliflower cheese

Everyone's favourite side dish, using mature cheddar and a hint of onion for extra flavour - the perfect accompaniment to a roast

Author: John Torode

Iceberg salad with Roquefort dressing & bacon

Top crunchy lettuce with crumbled bacon and a buttermilk and blue cheese dressing for a creamy, salty, sensational side salad

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Goma ae Japanese greens

Serve this flavour-packed side dish alongside a Japanese feast. Spinach and green beans are tossed in a dressing of soy, miso, mirin and sesame seeds

Author: Elena Silcock

Asian greens

Serve this classic side dish as part of a Chinese meal using Asian green vegetables such as pak choi, choy sum or tatsoi

Author: Elena Silcock

Thyme roasted vegetables

Try this different take on roasted root vegetables, perfect for a Sunday roast or Christmas Day. The addition of maple syrup and thyme adds a little luxury

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Potato, parsnip & horseradish bake

Potato and parsnips are perfect partners in this creamy horseradish bake, a great accompaniment to a roast dinner

Author: Jane Hornby

Chilli charred Brussels sprouts

Spruce up Brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that's healthy too

Author: Elena Silcock

Aubergine salad

This colourful Lebanese salad of roasted aubergine, peppers, pomegranate and a sweet and spicy dressing makes a mouth-watering treat for two

Author: Tony Kitous

Barbecue sesame sweet potatoes

Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress

Author: Tom Kerridge

Celeriac & parsnip bake

This vegetable side dish is full of flavour with thyme, mustard seeds, red wine vinegar and chicken stock - perfect with a Sunday roast

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Healthy stuffing balls

Looking for a veggie stuffing to serve with a special roast dinner? Made with dried apricots and nuts, this healthy option is low-fat yet full of flavour

Author: Barney Desmazery

Honey roast carrots

Slightly sticky yet succulent and sweet, honey and carrots are a classic combination that will never go out of style

Author: Lesley Waters

Roast sugar snaps & green beans with tonnato dressing

Serve this salad of roast green beans and sugar snaps with an Italian-inspired tonnato dressing with tuna and anchovies. It's easy to make but big on flavour

Author: Diana Henry

Roast cauliflower & squash

Make this roasted veg as a side, or a time-saving base for other recipes. You can freeze it to use at a later date and ensure the family eats well midweek

Author: Lulu Grimes

Stir fried greens with fish sauce

Cook these salty-sweet stir-fried greens with cabbage and broccoli. It's a quick and easy Asian-style side dish where the fish sauce lends depth of flavour

Author: Diana Henry

Red cabbage with carrot & edamame beans

Serve this crunchy, colourful side dish with fish or chicken - toss with a lemon and sesame seed dressing before serving

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Brazil nut refried beans

Add crushed Brazil nuts to refried beans to give them a lovely buttery richness. Serve in our Brazil nut burritos or as a tasty side dish for a Mexican feast

Author: Miriam Nice

Potatoes & beets with curd, caraway & flaxseed oil

Try this German-inspired side dish of potato and beetroot with cold ham or roast lamb. It also works as a flavour-packed main course in its own right

Author: Diana Henry

Red cabbage with coriander seed

Add coriander seeds, apples and maple syrup to red cabbage to make a punchy festive side dish. A colourful addition to any Christmas dinner table

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Asparagus with peas, mint & Jersey Royals in wild garlic butter

Coat asparagus, peas and Jersey Royals in a mint and wild garlic butter, then top with toasted almonds - the perfect partner to roast meat and savoury tarts

Author: Rosie Birkett

Raw & cooked asparagus with lemon & parmesan butter

Celebrate asparagus with this lovely side dish tossed in a zesty lemon and parmesan butter. Serve alongside fish dishes, such as roasted salmon

Author: Tom Kerridge

Chopped green salad with herby chilli dressing

This fresh, crunchy side dish makes a great addition to any buffet, with avocados, cucumber, green peppers and a zingy dressing

Author: Katy Greenwood

Warm greens & shallots with allspice dressing

Add some sweetness and spice to your Sunday lunch with this easy veggie side dish - perfect with roast lamb or chicken

Author: Cassie Best

Stir fried festive cabbage

Try this festive red cabbage with cranberry sauce, red wine and orange as a side dish for Christmas dinner. The flavours are as vivid as the colours

Author: Miriam Nice

Sticky maple roots

Serve up a classic Christmas dinner side dish of carrots and parsnips. Herby and slightly caramelised, these sticky maple roots are sure to go down a treat

Author: Good Food team

Sherried sprout & Savoy gratin

Take Brussels sprouts and cabbage to a new level with this festive gratin containing cream, cheese and a slug of sherry. Ideal for Christmas or Boxing Day

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer