While seafood, ham and turkey take centre stage on Christmas Day, there is no excuse for bland, colourless sides to accompany the main fare!
Forget boring roast potatoes, carrots and peas…add some pizzazz to the side menu with a touch of creativity to bring the special wow factor to your Christmas Day lunch or dinner - think innovative salads, maple-glazed vegetables and vibrant couscous.
Knock the socks off your festive guests with these five fabulous side dish recipes:
Drizzled with a tangy mustard dressing, this delicious healthier potato salad is the perfect addition to your next Summer barbeque, or as a festive side to accompany perfectly glazed ham and succulent, tender turkey.
Get roasting with these easy-to-make honeyed carrots, chickpeas and pine nuts that go perfectly with a zesty tahini yoghurt dip. Prep tip:
get ahead for Christmas lunch and save time by preparing the carrots the day before. Place the scrubbed carrots in an airtight container in the fridge.
Spice up your festive platter with these delicious Christmas sprouts! The perfect combination of chilli and Canadian maple syrup provides the perfect balance between sweet and spicy in this one-of-a-kind Brussels sprouts recipe.
The combination of olive oil and garlic delivers unbeatable flavour, while pumpkin seeds add a crispy texture to the dish. It’s perfect to serve as a hearty festive side dish or a vegetarian main course, easily satisfying everyone. The pumpkin is enhanced by the natural sweetness of maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon.
Here's the perfect vibrant salad to complete your festive feast this year. Loaded with fresh herbs, it's an all-round crowd pleaser. The addition of baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheeses adds an unexpected twist to a healthy and delicious side dish that will quickly become a family favourite.
