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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moroccan Spiced Carrots Recipe

Scrubbed, not peeled, these twice-cooked heirloom carrots are fried with sunflower seeds, tossed in a fragrant berbere spice blend and garnished with lots of dill.

Author: Tasting Table Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ensalada Sierra (Andean quinoa salad)

Quinoa is a staple of Peruvian cuisine - this flavour-packed dinner party side dish is adapted from Martin Morales' book, Ceviche

Author: Martin Morales

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower is roasted in the oven to bring out the sweetness of the cauliflower mixed with the warm, rich spices of turmeric, cumin, coriander and paprika. This makes a wonderful side...

Author: julia

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

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

Oma's Rotkohl ~ Authentic German Red Cabbage Recipe

This authentic German red cabbage recipe uses apples to enhance the flavor. Super easy to make and tastes even better when reheated the next day. Definitely a favorite!

Author: Gerhild Fulson

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

Roasted Asparagus with Grated Egg, Lemon, and Crispy Capers

For a variation, skip the egg and use a vegetable peeler to shave thin shards of good-quality Parmesan cheese over the top.

Author: Katie Morford

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

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

Hazelnut Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Hazelnut-Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Author: Tasting Table Staff

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

Catalan Spinach Recipe By Chef Katie Button

Plump raisins, crisp green apples, pine nuts and lemon zest boost the greens' basic appeal, and a spoonful of dry sherry delivers a taste of Spain in every bite.

Author: Tasting Table Staff

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

Wilted chicory with melted taleggio cheese

Quick to make chicory side dish, ideal with pork sausages

Author: Geraldene Holt

Sautéed Fennel With Garlic Recipe

For a super quick and easy Greek vegetable side, make sautéed wedges of fennel with garlic before braising them in tomato juice and garnishing with fronds.

Author: Tasting Table Staff

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

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

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

Southern Fried Cabbage

Southern fried cabbage is a very simple cabbage dish prepared often as here, with a bit of butter, bacon & onion. I like to add cider vinegar and dried pepper flakes for a little extra flavor punch.

Author: Deep South Dish

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

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

Asparagus Bundles

Fresh asparagus spears, wrapped in bacon and cooked in a spicy brown sugar butter sauce.

Author: Deep South Dish

Renee Paj

Zucchini Casserole is full of zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and sweet onion, all bound together with crispy crackers, butter and shredded cheese. It makes a great easy side dish to serve alongside just about...

Author: Renee Paj

Dill Pickles Recipe

Learn how to make classic dill pickles with this foolproof recipe of Kirby cucumbers brined with dill, coriander, garlic and dill seeds.

Author: Tasting Table Staff

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

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

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