Make-ahead Christmas sides
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Kale recipes
Garlicky buttered kale
A simple but seriously good side dish of garlicky, buttery kale. We’ve used chilli and lemon too for extra zing...
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Potato recipes
Bay-scented smashed roast potatoes
These bay-scented roast potatoes are smashed for an even crispier texture and make a wonderful addition to a big Sunday...
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Potato recipes
Hasselback potatoes with ‘cheese’ sauce
What’s better than crispy hasselback potatoes? Spuds smothered in a silky cheese sauce, that’s what. And this whole dish is...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Carrot, parsnip and mascarpone gratin
A great make-ahead side dish to serve with your roast dinner. This creamy carrot and parsnip gratin, cooked with rosemary,...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Roast radicchio with lemon and parsley dressing
A vegetarian make-ahead side dish of roasted radicchio, served with sultanas and pine nuts, that goes well with roast dinners.
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Cabbage recipes
Andi Oliver’s Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage)
It’s not necessarily the showiest dishes that hold the deepest meaning. For restaurateur, Great British Menu judge and musician Andi...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Potato gratin with bay leaves
This creamy potato gratin with aromatic bay leaves and gooey gruyere cheese is an essential side dish for a Christmas...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Cranberry sauce with orange
This classic cranberry sauce recipe is so easy you’ll wonder why you ever used shop-bought. Tangy orange adds a citrusy...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Freezable bread sauce
You can make this freezable bread sauce up to a month in advance of your Christmas gathering or you can...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties
Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy roast potatoes are the perfect Sunday lunch side dish. And you can...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Sherry-braised leeks
These silky textured braised leeks, made more indulgent with sherry and double cream, are delicious as a Christmas or Easter...
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Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower
The natural sweetness of the caramelised winter veg pairs perfectly with a drizzle of slightly salted caramel sauce. Trust us...
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Potato recipes
Crispy pan potatoes
Who can resist a pan filled with crispy, golden potatoes? Serve this easy, impressive side dish as an alternative to...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Stuffed pigs in blankets
For these extra-special pigs in blankets, wafer-thin pancetta is wrapped around homemade sausage stuffing balls. This easy side dish is...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Roast sprouts, apples and pancetta
You’ve probably had brussels sprouts and bacon with your Christmas lunch, but have you tried roasted sprouts with pancetta and...
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Red cabbage in pomegranate juice
Adding sweet-sharp pomegranate juice and warm spices to this easy red cabbage Christmas side dish takes it to the next...
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