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Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Author: Mark Sargeant

Mexican corn salsa

This classic corn salsa is a simple Mexican recipe you can prep in 20 minutes. Leave to marinate before serving to intensify the vibrant flavours

Author: Juliet Sear

Cranberry & red wine sauce

Keep this Christmas-spiced cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to a week before the big day

Author: Good Food team

Cucumber & mint relish

This cooling sauce is similar to a raita - perfect for serving as a buffet or dinner party side dish to tame hot curries and spiced meats

Author: Barney Desmazery

Easy turkey gravy

This simple gravy compliments delicately flavoured turkey meat and is quick enough to make at the last minute

Author: Jenny White

Clementine & Port spiced cranberry sauce

Complete your Christmas dinner with this punchy cranberry sauce, made extra special with clementines, cinnamon and a touch of Port

Author: Jenny White

Purée de châtaignes (chestnut purée)

Enjoy this rich and smooth chestnut purée alongside turkey or veal on Christmas Eve. In France, chestnuts are synonymous with the Christmas season

Author: Amanda Nicolas - Associate editor

Traditional bread sauce

Every Christmas lunch needs a big bowl of bread sauce on the table

Author: Good Food team

Beetroot & horseradish purée

This is both a condiment and a side dish, and goes brilliantly with Christmas lunch, or even roast beef on a Sunday

Author: Barney Desmazery

Buttered toast bread sauce

Reinvent the traditional bread sauce by toasting your bread until golden, then add double cream, nutmeg and cloves - we guarantee this will be your new festive favourite

Author: Good Food team

Turkey & chestnut gravy

Make this rich turkey and chestnut gravy to accompany your Christmas dinner. If you use goose fat or butter, it can be made ahead, chilled and frozen

Author: Miriam Nice

Lime, chilli & feta butter

Transform BBQ sides with this flavour-packed butter. With a zesty, salty and spicy punch, it's perfect melted over hot corn on the cob or boiled new potatoes

Author: Good Food team

Courgette & tahini dip

Serve this thick, moreish dip of roasted courgettes and Greek yogurt with crudités or flatbread as part of a Lebanese meze spread

Author: Tony Kitous

Bread & walnut sauce

Inspired by Turkish walnut sauce recipe called tarator, this flavoursome sauce has the taste of Christmas

Author: Barney Desmazery

Hot gumbo dip

Serve this smoky, chunky veg gumbo dip with Tom Kerridge's Southern-fried prawns. It makes an excellent condiment for an American-themed platter

Author: Tom Kerridge

Persian cranberry sauce

Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

Author: Good Food team

Turkey & chestnut gravy

Make this rich turkey and chestnut gravy to accompany your Christmas dinner. If you use goose fat or butter, it can be made ahead, chilled and frozen

Author: Miriam Nice

Turkey & chestnut gravy

Make this rich turkey and chestnut gravy to accompany your Christmas dinner. If you use goose fat or butter, it can be made ahead, chilled and frozen

Author: Miriam Nice

Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Author: Mark Sargeant

Buttered toast bread sauce

Reinvent the traditional bread sauce by toasting your bread until golden, then add double cream, nutmeg and cloves - we guarantee this will be your new festive favourite

Author: Good Food team

Clementine & Port spiced cranberry sauce

Complete your Christmas dinner with this punchy cranberry sauce, made extra special with clementines, cinnamon and a touch of Port

Author: Jenny White

Clementine & Port spiced cranberry sauce

Complete your Christmas dinner with this punchy cranberry sauce, made extra special with clementines, cinnamon and a touch of Port

Author: Jenny White

Persian cranberry sauce

Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

Author: Good Food team

Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side - this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Author: Mark Sargeant

Purée de châtaignes (chestnut purée)

Enjoy this rich and smooth chestnut purée alongside turkey or veal on Christmas Eve. In France, chestnuts are synonymous with the Christmas season

Author: Amanda Nicolas - Associate editor