Christmas side dish recipes

One of the most savoured bits of the traditional Christmas meal is all those tasty side dishes battling for space on the dining table. There are countless classic sides and most families have their own Christmas favourites. Complement your Christmas turkey - or tofurkey - with these fabulous Christmas side dishes from UKTV Food: braised red cabbage, root vegetables roasted with the turkey, brussels sprouts with chestnuts, chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon, buttered carrots and roast potatoes. Don't forget the turkey gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce! top gravy making tips

  • Braised Red Cabbage Sweet and tart at the same time, Brian Turner makes a contrasting accompaniment to rich meats and roasts
  • Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts Try Brian Turner's fabulous recipe for buttery brussels with chestnuts to team with turkey - and banish soggy sprouts forever!
  • Carrot and Swede Mash Nutritious and delicious, Tamasin Day-Lewis's colourful mash couldn't be simpler to prepare
  • Carrots Vichy Look no further for ten of the best festive side dishes, and give your turkey the support it deserves!
  • Crisp Roast Potatoes Look no further for ten of the best festive side dishes, and give your turkey the support it deserves!
  • Lemon and Tarragon Carrots Gary Rhodes' zesty lemon and tarragon carrots make a fantastic buttery side dish to serve with any Sunday roast
  • Mashed Potato Ed Baines shares his simple recipe for making perfect mash, that classic British comfort food
  • Pan Dauphinoise Potatoes Potatoes cooked in cream make a rich and delicious side-dish in James Martin's version of a classic French recipe