Sticky carrots with thyme & honey

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Carrots with pine nuts, raisins & parsley

Bring out the sweetness of carrots with dried fruit, add texture with pine nuts and finish with fresh herbs

Carrot, apple & celeriac mash

A superhealthy side, ideal for making the day before and reheating in the microwave

Festive red salad

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

Baked carrot & sweet potato mash

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

Roast Parmesan parsnips

For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

All-in-one roast bubble & squeak

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers- it makes a great alternative to roasties

Hasselback potato gratin

A Scandinavian bake with herbs and butter – cutting the spuds really thin helps them to crisp up nicely

Marmalade carrots

Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

Sprouts with sticky shallots

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts