Christmas

20 side dishes worthy of a starring role

Some sides are worthy of being the star of the show.
bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressing

No matter your taste buds

Side dishes are essential to rounding out your favourite meals. Whether it’s a fresh summer salad or roast potatoes, to creamy polenta, sweet potato chips and cheesy corn cobs. So whether you’re going for a slow-roasted lamb shoulder or a marinated side of salmon, there is something here for you.

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Roast cumin pumpkin and parsnip salad with hummus

Roast cumin pumpkin and parsnip with hummus

This delicious roast cumin pumpkin, chickpea and hummus salad makes the perfect side dish for a gourmet dinner spread, or enjoy it on it’s own as a healthy but filling vegetarian dish.

Crispy Middle Eastern seed and spice fried potatoes

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Crispy middle-eastern seed and spice potatoes

Crispy Middle-Eastern seed and spice potatoes

Potatoes coated in Middle Eastern spices and seeds with a touch of lemon then fried until deliciously crispy. You’ll never go back to plain potatoes.

Pommes Lyonnaise (Potatoes with Onions)

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Pommes lyonnaise (potatoes with onions)

Pommes lyonnaise (potatoes with onions)

This onion and bacon-packed side is a classic French potato dish to serve alongside your favourite meat or vegetarian meal.

capsicum mash

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Roasted capsicum mash

Roasted capsicum mash

Pumpkin Mash

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Pumpkin mash

Pumpkin mash

Take a break from traditional potato mash with this simple and delicious pumpkin mash, perfect alongside a tender steak, pork cutlets, or atop a hearty shepherd’s pie.

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Parsnip mash

Parsnip mash

Serve this buttery mash with your favourite stew for the ultimate comfort dish.

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Cheesy pesto polenta

Cheesy pesto polenta

fetta and black olive mash

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Fetta and black olive mash

Fetta and black olive mash

brussels sprouts with cream and almonds

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Brussels sprouts with cream and almonds

Brussels sprouts with cream and almonds

Convert everyone into a lover of brussels sprouts with this easy, flavoursome recipe. With generous lashings of cream and a sprinkling of almonds

Ciabatta dinner rolls

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Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner roles are perfect alongside soup, stews or casseroles to mop up the juices, or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.

Perfect potato salad

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Perfect potato salad

Perfect potato salad

The classic European salad with fresh parsley, mint and potato smothered in rich homemade mayonnaise.

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Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

This gorgeous side dish is perfect for cooking up delicious in-season spring vegetables.

peas & mint butter

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Peas and mint butter

Peas and mint butter

Here is a simple and tasty way to revitalise the humble pea and make it a worthy addition to any meat dish, rather than an also-ran. Eating your greens never tasted so good.

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Garlic beans

Garlic beans

Beans with garlic are quick and easy to make and super delicious.

Insalata Caprese

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Insalata caprese

Insalata caprese

This light and fresh salad uses the freshest ingredients to emphasise the importance of good quality produce. Enjoy it on it’s own or as a side dish.

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Decadent potato puree

The key to great potato puree is to make sure the milk is hot and use the right potato.

soft polenta

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Soft polenta

Soft polenta

Creamy, cheesy polenta is a side dish that goes great with all kinds of meats and sauces.

Orange and maple glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts.

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Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Capitalise on carrots’ natural sweetness with this gorgeous recipe that uses syrupy sweet maple and zesty citrus to create an exceptionally tasty side dish.

bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressing

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Bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressing

Bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressing

Fresh green beans with cherry tomatos and a zesty hazelnut dressing make a simple side dish to serve with your choice of meat or vegetable main.

celeriac mash

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Celeriac mash

Celeriac mash

Creamy and delicious, when it comes to side dishes this celeriac mash is a star.

cheesy potato and spinach mash

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Cheesy potato and spinach mash

Cheesy potato and spinach mash

Jazz up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive side dish

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