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Horseradish mash

Give your mash a kick with the addition of horseradish

Author: Good Food team

Root vegetable mash

Mash doesn't have to be all about potatoes. This superhealthy side adds swede and carrots to the mix for a veggie treat

Author: Good Food team

Oven baked rösti cake

Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish

Author: Emma Lewis

Rough puff pastry

Use Gordon Ramsay's recipe when you want a quick, light flaky pastry in minutes

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Pineapple rice

Mixing fruit and savoury is not to everyone's taste but this quick side is certainly worth taking a gamble on

Author: Barney Desmazery

Lentil & tomato salad

Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes

Author: Jane Hornby

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Author: Angela Nilsen

Golden couscous with apricots & crispy onions

Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices

Author: Cassie Best

Carrot & cumin salad

The sweet, fresh flavours of this superhealthy side dish make it the perfect accompaniment to curry

Author: John Torode

Savory Bread Pudding With Kale and Mushrooms

These dishes, known also as strata, can be rich, but they are just as satisfying when made with low-fat milk. The formula works well for any number of...

Author: Martha Rose Shulman

Simple creamed corn

Take whole cobs of sweetcorn, slice off the delicious yellow kernels and cook with butter, onion and nutmeg

Author: Good Food team

Mustardy baked onions

Simple oven-roasted red onions with punchy mustard and balsamic coating make a vibrant side that's really versatile

Author: Good Food team

Spiced basmati rice

Slow cook your basmati in the style of a pilaf by steaming with spices for this Keralan-style Indian side dish

Author: John Torode

Thai carrot slaw

Shred some carrots, peppers and onions, skip the mayo and mix with Asian flavours for a healthy coleslaw

Author: Good Food team

Next level cauliflower cheese

Love roasted cauliflower? We've paired it with a rich cheese sauce that packs a punch, as well as spices and crispy onions

Author: Barney Desmazery

Brussels sprouts with pancetta

Spruce up your sprouts this Christmas - Gordon Ramsay's recipe creates a really rich flavour

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Carrot & sweet potato mash

Pair this comforting mash with a warming casserole for a match made in heaven

Author: Good Food team

All in one cabbage with beans & carrots

Perfect with chicken or fish, there's no need to serve another side with this medley on the table

Author: Good Food team

Basic hollandaise

This sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, takes some time to prepare, but think of it as a workout with a whisk

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Chickpea, tomato & spinach curry

A superhealthy, vegan curry that accounts for 2 of your 5-a-day and is low in calories to boot!

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy mustard mash

Serve up a side that's lower in fat than most mash recipes, plus has a crispy cheddar cheese topping and thyme flavour

Author: Jane Hornby

Celeriac & potato mash

Serve this with stews, when you fancy a change from plain mashed potato

Author: Good Food team

Rice With Pine Nuts

Author: Pierre Franey

Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni

Try pasta instead of potatoes as a quick side-dish with chicken or steak

Author: Good Food team

Skinny carrot fries

Want to be healthier but can't give up chips? Try these low-fat, crispy baked carrots with tarragon

Author: Good Food team

Golden potatoes & onions

This is a brilliant way to use up leftover potatoes, perfect with roast chicken

Author: Good Food team

Sticky sesame glazed carrots

Kids will love these sweet carrots, and they can be prepared in one pot for extra ease too

Author: Good Food team

Braised white beans

A healthy and delicious side dish, packed full of unforgettable flavours - try it with a roast

Author: Mary Cadogan

Crunchy radish & tomato salad

Cheap to make and good for you too, this colourful side salad works well with curry

Author: Roopa Gulati

Spiced tomato rice

Just a few storecupboard ingredients turn plain rice into something special

Author: Good Food team

Broccoli & peas with sesame seeds, soy & honey

Transform your side dish into something special with this low-fat, taste-packed recipe, delicious with fish

Author: Good Food team

Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions

Here is an easy, healthy addition to a Thanksgiving feast or weekday dinner from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, which was included in a Julia Moskin...

Author: Julia Moskin

Fried rice with egg & ginger

John Torode's delicious egg fried rice is dotted with juicy prawns and makes a great addition to a Chinese feast

Author: John Torode

Bread sauce

Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite

Author: Good Food team

Spicy stir fried sprouts

Bored of boiled sprouts? Try them stir-fried with a chilli kick. Great with roast pork or turkey

Author: Good Food team

Italian butter beans

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

Author: Good Food team

Perfect roast potatoes

A foolproof recipe for roasties that come out perfect every time.

Author: Good Food team

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Author: Angela Nilsen

Spanish potatoes

These smoky, spiced potatoes are a great accompaniment for white fish or chicken

Author: Good Food team

Stir fried mushrooms & spinach with golden onions

A perfect accompaniment to Indian lamb - with a lovely contrast of textures. Superhealthy - this recipe counts as 2 of your 5-a-day

Author: Good Food team

Herby new potatoes

Add a refreshing twist to new potatoes by adding the flavour of mint

Author: John Torode

Peas with roasted shallots

This flavoursome side dish of peas with caramelised onions from James Martin is healthy and versatile

Author: James Martin

Jewelled rice

Give rice an exotic edge with this colourful and fragrant recipe, perfect with slow-cooked lamb

Author: Good Food team

Crispy garlic & rosemary slices

These herby Mediterranean-style potatoes taste so good it's hard to believe they're low in fat

Author: Good Food team

Peas with shallots & lettuce

Add sophistication to your Sunday lunch with this smart, veggie side

Author: James Martin

Crunchy potatoes with dill & onions

Roasties packed with flavour, and they're good for you too... try them with slow-roast lamb

Author: Sarah Cook

Buttery caraway carrots

A saintly addition to the Christmas dinner or Sunday roast! Low fat and one of your 5-a-day

Author: Emma Lewis

Festive red salad

Cabbage, red onion, apple and beetroot - all the brightest purple fruit and veg makes up this winter salad with sweet vinaigrette

Author: Good Food team

Cauliflower cheese mash with thyme

Two great side dishes combined, this herby mashed potato with cauliflower and cheddar works perfectly with sausages, veal or chicken

Author: Barney Desmazery