Make-ahead Christmas sides

Don’t spend Christmas Day in the kitchen, use these recipes for make-ahead sides and keep festive stress to a minimum.

We’ve got red cabbage with pomegranate, buttery potatoes and a simple garlicky kale dish to tempt you.

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Roast potatoes with polenta, balsamic and thyme

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Roast potatoes with polenta, balsamic and thyme

You can make these crispy roast potatoes ahead so that, when the meat has cooked,...

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Boulangère potatoes wrapped in streaky bacon

Boulangère potatoes wrapped in streaky bacon

The name of this dish is derived from the French tradition of slow-cooking dishes in...

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Red cabbage slaw

Red cabbage slaw

You can’t beat a side of cabbage slaw to brighten up the dinner table. This...

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Garlicky buttered kale

Garlicky buttered kale

A simple but seriously good side dish of garlicky, buttery kale. We’ve used chilli and...

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Bay-scented smashed roast potatoes

Bay-scented smashed roast potatoes

These bay-scented roast potatoes are smashed for an even crispier texture and make a wonderful...

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Hasselback potatoes with ‘cheese’ sauce

Hasselback potatoes with ‘cheese’ sauce

What’s better than crispy hasselback potatoes? Spuds smothered in a silky cheese sauce, that’s what....

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Carrot, parsnip and mascarpone gratin

Carrot, parsnip and mascarpone gratin

A great make-ahead side dish to serve with your roast dinner. This creamy carrot and...

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Roast radicchio with lemon and parsley dressing

Roast radicchio with lemon and parsley dressing

A vegetarian make-ahead side dish of roasted radicchio, served with sultanas and pine nuts, that...

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Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage)

Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage)

It’s not necessarily the showiest dishes that hold the deepest meaning. For restaurateur, Great British...

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Potato gratin with bay leaves

Potato gratin with bay leaves

This creamy potato gratin with aromatic bay leaves and gooey gruyere cheese is an essential...

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Cranberry sauce with orange

Cranberry sauce with orange

This classic cranberry sauce recipe is so easy you’ll wonder why you ever used shop-bought....

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Freezable bread sauce

Freezable bread sauce

You can make this freezable bread sauce up to a month in advance of your...

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Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties

Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties

Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy potatoes are the perfect side dish. And...

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Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower

Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower

The natural sweetness of the caramelised winter veg pairs perfectly with a drizzle of slightly...

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Sherry-braised leeks

Sherry-braised leeks

These silky textured braised leeks, made more indulgent with sherry and double cream, are delicious...

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Spiced parsnip purée with golden crumbs

Spiced parsnip purée with golden crumbs

Velvet-smooth parsnip purée topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, is the ultimate Christmas side dish – once...

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