Try the Waitrose Christmas recipe for honey-glazed roast carrots and parsnips. Top tip – cook them at the last minute, when the turkey is resting and the potatoes are nearly done.

Spice up your Christmas day trimmings with this red cabbage and Bramley apple side, with cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

Our version of pigs in blankets uses a decorative herb sprig and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup to really bring the traditional side dish to life

Serve a traditional Christmas dinner menu filled with classic dishes, including smoked salmon starters, roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding.

For maximum Christmas relaxation make this spiced side dish in advance. From BBC Good Food.

Pan-fry baby carrots with a zesty orange, ginger and honey sauce until golden and sticky for a festive and flavourful root vegetable side

Every Christmas dinner needs a side of festive red cabbage. Our easy peasy recipe, made with apple and raisins, is made by adding all the ingredients to a casserole dish then cooking in the oven for 30 minutes.

A low-fat, but creamy and delicious mash that's made to be eaten with sausages