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Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos

Smoked Polish sausages and slow-cooked cabbage make up this versatile dish that works as a main or substantial side

Author: Good Food team

Cucumber & fennel salad

This refreshing side salad is low-fat, superhealthy and full of summer flavour

Author: Good Food team

Cauliflower cheese mash with thyme

Two great side dishes combined, this herby mashed potato with cauliflower and cheddar works perfectly with sausages, veal or chicken

Author: Barney Desmazery

Pommes braytoises

These cheese-stuffed baked potatoes from Normandy make a great supper especially with a glass of cider

Author: Good Food team

Pommes braytoises

These cheese-stuffed baked potatoes from Normandy make a great supper especially with a glass of cider

Author: Good Food team

Summer courgette & tomato gratin

Rustle up a version of dauphinoise with seasonal vegetables baked with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese

Author: Mary Cadogan

Rough puff pastry

Use Gordon Ramsay's recipe when you want a quick, light flaky pastry in minutes

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Classic jacket potatoes

Make the perfect jacket potato - crispy on the outside and meltingly soft in the middle

Author: Good Food team

Herby new potatoes

Add a refreshing twist to new potatoes by adding the flavour of mint

Author: John Torode

Creamed spinach

What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Parsnip pilaf

Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde

Author: Good Food team

Fennel, watercress & pine nut salad

Marinating the fennel with an orange dressing gives this salad a delicious, fresh zing from Lesley Waters

Author: Lesley Waters

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Author: Angela Nilsen

Corn And Potato Purée

Author: Marian Burros

Dodo (Fried Plantains)

Fried, grilled, boiled, dehydrated and pulverized, sweet or savory, plantains are a staple of Nigerian cuisine. Dodo, as it is called in Yoruba, refers to fried sweet plantains. For the plantains to caramelize...

Author: Yewande Komolafe

Thin stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots

A versatile and low-fat side that goes well with other Chinese dishes

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mustardy baked onions

Simple oven-roasted red onions with punchy mustard and balsamic coating make a vibrant side that's really versatile

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: potato dauphinoise

Crème fraîche, stock and semi-skimmed milk replace traditional ingredients to make this the healthiest dauphinoise yet

Author: Angela Nilsen

Skirlie mash

'Skirlie' is a Scottish word for toasted oatmeal, which gives a crunchy texture to mashed potato - try this as a side dish at your Hogmanay celebration

Author: Nick Nairn

Crunchy potato squares with herby salt

Cut spuds into uniform little cubes then sprinkle liberally with rosemary, thyme and sage salt - they'll crisp up a treat

Author: Good Food team

Brown butter basted radishes

This often overlooked salad vegetable, that has the crunch and taste of turnips, has a natural affinity with rich, melted butter

Author: Barney Desmazery

Braised leeks & apples

Cook vegetables in stock and herbs for a tasty and tender side dish that's perfect with a roast

Author: Good Food team

Squashed herby potatoes

Give mashed potatoes a new edge with some herby flavours

Author: Good Food team

Cranberry sauce

If you're planning a turkey centrepiece, you'll want to learn how to make perfect cranberry sauce - here's how

Author: Good Food team

Herby fondant potatoes

Trim your spuds, fry whole, then simmer with stock, rosemary, thyme and lemon to create a perfectly tender side dish

Author: Sarah Cook

Crispy garlic & rosemary slices

These herby Mediterranean-style potatoes taste so good it's hard to believe they're low in fat

Author: Good Food team

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

Author: Cassie Best

Black Rice and Arborio Risotto With Artichokes

You can use fresh baby artichokes for this if they're in season. Otherwise, it may be easier to find frozen ones.

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Stir fried mushrooms & spinach with golden onions

A perfect accompaniment to Indian lamb - with a lovely contrast of textures. Superhealthy - this recipe counts as 2 of your 5-a-day

Author: Good Food team

Shallot & red wine sauce

This classic French sauce from Gordon Ramsay is just perfect with a rib-eye steak

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Long stem broccoli with sautéed onions & bacon

Try something different from the usual plain boiled broccoli and serve with grilled chicken or white fish

Author: Good Food team

Creamy herb & Parmesan mash

A luxurious twist on the comforting classic

Author: Jane Hornby

Broiled Stuffed Tomatoes

Author: Pierre Franey

Crisp potato cake

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride - it looks as good as it tastes!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Ginger & chicken noodles

This warming noodle dish is quick to make and a real crowd-pleaser

Author: John Torode

Vegan Butternut Squash Casserole

This butternut squash casserole recipe is made with butternut squash, kale, leeks, and pecans, and tossed in a creamy sauce made of cashews.

Author: Steph Sunshine

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts

Author: Moira Hodgson

Fennel al Forno

The mildly licorice-scented fennel bulb is delicious raw or cooked, so it has many uses, from salad to soup to side dish. Here it is briefly blanched, then baked with mozzarella, Parmesan and bread crumbs....

Author: David Tanis

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

Author: Good Food team

Sausage nut stuffing cake

This basic stuffing recipe is really versatile, you can shape into small balls and cook around the bird or make one fabulous looking cake

Author: Mary Cadogan

Classic jacket potatoes

Make the perfect jacket potato - crispy on the outside and meltingly soft in the middle

Author: Good Food team

Dressed spring cabbage

Spring cabbage is well worth looking out for as it has a wonderfully nutty flavour

Author: Good Food team

Truffle oil pomme purée

Everyone loves mashed potato - but it's hardly glamorous, is it? Gordon Ramsay's version is - and this is the classic creamed potato he serves in his restaurants

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Crispy golden spuds

Crunchy roast potatoes that work every time - use a touch of turmeric for colour and bay and stock for flavour

Author: Good Food team

Ultimate roast potatoes

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

Author: Angela Nilsen

Bois boudrin

This marinade sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, is best spooned over a steak after cooking - especially a fillet steak

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Creamed spinach

What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Author: Good Food team