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Cabbage with caraway

A simple cabbage side dish, packed with goodness and low-fat to boot!

Author: Good Food team

Grilled & marinated summer vegetables

Eat this hot or cold. Judge for yourself - we think it's a winner with barbecues

Author: Good Food team

Rye sourdough bread

This basic all-rye sourdough loaf has a deep malty flavour which works well with smoked fish or cured meats. Rye has less gluten than wheat so requires...

Author: Barney Desmazery

Creamy baked cauliflower

Think of this as a creamier, richer take on traditional family bake, cauliflower cheese

Author: Good Food team

Stir fried noodles & beansprouts

A superhealthy side to perk up any Asian-style dish

Author: Good Food team

Christmas red cabbage

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Author: Emma Lewis

Feta & beetroot salad

Contrasting flavours make a great base for a side salad - team with herbs, spices and a honey mustard dressing

Author: Good Food team

Celeriac coleslaw

This large, knobbly root vegetable is lovely raw as well as cooked, and wonderful in this French-style coleslaw

Author: Good Food team

Roasted salt & paprika almonds

These nuts have a great kick of spice and can be whipped up quickly ahead of entertaining

Author: Good Food team

Sticky hoisin sausages

Children and adults will love these pork chipolatas in a sweet Asian sauce - delicious eaten warm or cold

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Italian potato salad

Skip the mayo and go for an Italian-style olive oil dressing for warm new potatoes. Jazz them up with basil, Parmesan and sundried tomatoes

Author: Good Food team

Basic granary bread dough (for rolls or a large loaf)

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven - ready in just 35 minutes

Author: Lesley Waters

Chunky barbecue potato slices

Forget chunky chips, these stylish slices are par-boiled then popped straight on the barbecue

Author: Barney Desmazery

Butter bean & tomato stew

Packed full of iron, this stew makes a great side dish or a super healthy supper when partnered with a jacket potato

Author: John Torode

Roast Parmesan parsnips

For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Author: Good Food team

Lemony rice & peas

This salad is packed with pulses and should be enough of a carb hit that you don't need to serve potatoes as well

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy chips

A real guilty pleasure, these Parmesan-topped French fries with a creamy cheese, mustard and chive dip will feed a crowd in fine fashion

Author: Sarah Cook

Mediterranean feta salad with pomegranate dressing

Middle Eastern pomegranate molasses gives this salad a delicious tang

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Garden tomato salad

This simple salad of ripe tomatoes with fragrant herbs and finely diced shallots makes a refreshing side salad or buffet dish

Author: Sarah Cook

Baby frittatas

Mini Italian omelettes for a party buffet

Author: Merrilees Parker

Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Stir fried sprouts with green beans, lemon & pine nuts

This fresh idea for your Christmas sprouts is a good source of both vitamin C and folic acid

Author: Good Food team

Red cabbage with Bramley apple & walnuts

A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

Author: Good Food team

Orange, fennel & wild rice salad

Use up leftover roasted veg from Christmas dinner, nuts and citrus fruits in this light, bright and fresh rice salad - perfect for a Boxing Day buffet

Author: Cassie Best

Bacon, sausage & prune rolls

Securing these bites with a cocktail stick keeps everything together while cooking and makes them simple to serve

Author: Good Food team

Winter slaw with warm celery seed dressing

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

Author: Good Food team

Sticky carrots with thyme & honey

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Author: Good Food team

Creamy butter beans with crispy crumbs

This superhealthy side tastes deceptively indulgent

Author: Good Food team

Savoy cabbage with almonds

A super-healthy side dish with lightly toasted almonds to give your cabbage some crunch

Author: Good Food team

Baby Gem lettuce with Marie Rose dressing

A simple green salad with a dressing from the classic prawn cocktail - a versatile accompaniment to many dishes

Author: John Torode

Cheesy sausage rolls

Bake these comforting bread rolls in a muffin tin - they're filled with cheddar, bangers, spring onions and garlic butter

Author: Sarah Cook

Broccoli with fried onion & garlic

This simple side dish is full of flavour and counts towards your five-a-day

Author: Good Food team

Wild rice, chestnut & squash stuffing

Add a colourful and healthy dish to your Christmas lunch table with this vegetarian stuffing

Author: Good Food team

Sweet pea salad

A super green leaf salad with sugar snaps, cress and petit pois dressed in yogurt, mint and chives

Author: Sarah Cook

Cider braised cabbage & leek hotpot

Add a bit of colour to this versatile and healthy side with some sliced carrots

Author: Good Food team

Red potatoes with horseradish & crème fraîche

An ideal side for ham, this salad gets added kick from the horseradish and vinegar

Author: Good Food team

Christmas tree garlic bread

Each piece of this pull-apart bread has a melted mozarella centre. Brushed with garlic butter and served with a tomato dipping sauce, this will be a hit...

Author: Cassie Best

Carrot, apple & celeriac mash

A superhealthy side, ideal for making the day before and reheating in the microwave

Author: Good Food team

Cheat's cheesy focaccia

Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and parmesan, drizzled with olive oil

Author: Barney Desmazery

All in one roast bubble & squeak

This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers - it makes a great alternative to roasties

Author: Good Food team

Beetroot & apple salad pots

A little like a Waldorf salad, these individual green pots with walnuts, celery and parsley are great on a party spread

Author: Good Food team

Polenta & pancetta stuffing

Add this unusual, creamy stuffing to your Christmas banquet this year

Author: Good Food team

Red cabbage with mulled Port & pears

This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

Author: Good Food team

Lettuce & fennel salad with orange & mustard dressing

An explosion of fresh flavours makes this salad a winner on any table, give it a go and see what you think

Author: Mary Cadogan

Smashed sprouts mash with chestnuts

This veggie side is perfect for those who love the taste of Brussels sprouts but don't like the texture

Author: Good Food team

Pork, fennel & chilli meatballs

Serve these Mediterranean meaty bites on cocktail sticks next time you have guests

Author: Barney Desmazery

Easy spinach salad

Go back to basics with this green side salad. The simple combination of leaves, almonds and raisins make it versatile and thrifty

Author: Good Food team

Sprouts with chestnuts & crisp pancetta

If you struggle to get the family to eat their sprouts, try adding some chestnuts and pancetta to make an irresistible side dish

Author: Good Food team

Spicy spring onion salad

This sharp side salad of spring and red onions finished with Korean chilli flakes and toasted sesame oil is perfect with barbecued dishes

Author: Judy Joo

Beetroot & squash salad with horseradish cream

A rustic and warm root vegetable salad with creamy dressing and lots of healthy watercress leaves - great for a buffet

Author: John Torode