Thanksgiving side recipes

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a veggie side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you fancy

Our easy cornbread recipe is a great accompaniment for spicy stews and chillies, or just with a salad for lunch

Complete a roast dinner with sage and onion stuffing. Make it even easier by packing the mixture into a small baking dish instead of rolling into balls

Put a new spin on the classic baked potato with this quick and tasty recipe

Boiling the potatoes for longer, then smashing them, makes for more surface area, meaning golden brown beauties and extra crispy bits everyone will love!

Whizz your roots into a smooth, creamy mash, then bake with breadcrumbs, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

This full-flavoured, festive gravy can be made in advance - our secret ingredients of soy sauce and dried mushrooms add a deep hit of 'umami', or savouriness, to complement a roast

Try this great veggie midweek meal with nuts, feta and mixed roots of your choosing, plus a lemon and herb dressing. Leave out the feta to make it vegan

A classic Christmas combination – and it counts as two of your 5-a-day

Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

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

The best side dish in the States, this addictive, creamy, cheesy mix goes well with pretty much everything, but pairs particularly well with barbecue dishes

Spruce up Brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that's healthy too

This simple vegetable side dish is prepared quickly, then slow-roasted in the oven for a sweet and sticky caramelised finish

Make this vegetarian gravy ahead of time and keep in the freezer to pair with veggie sausages, or meat. Great for a tasty, fuss-free supper

This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass

This decadent mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you'll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Spread a wedge of cornbread with some spiced jalapeño butter for a knockout combination served with a chilli con carne. It's fantastic sharing food

Swap regular mash for a sweet potato version, full of vitamin C and fibre. It's great as a topping for shepherd's pie or fish pie, or as a veggie side dish

Cover sweet potatoes in smoky chipotle paste and bake with lime and coriander for super-healthy and super-tasty side dish