Been asked to bring a side to the family Christmas get-together? Wipe out the competition with these show-stopping Christmas sides, from pimped-up potato salads and mouthwatering seafood to roasted vegetable dishes, bright and tasty tarts and grilled meat creations that will have everyone asking for the recipe. No matter what type of gathering you’re going to – or hosting – you’ll be sure to find just the side dishes you need to impress right here.
Our potato, leek and blue cheese gratin is the perfect comfort dish. It features layers of tender potatoes and leeks, all smothered in a rich blue cheese sauce and topped with a golden, crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust. It's perfect as a main course or a hearty side.
What can be better than a creamy potato salad? A creamy caesar potato salad of course! We’ve paired two favourite classics for double the joy. This mash-up features cheesy croutons and plenty of crispy bacon to top it off.
Everyone loves a prawn cocktail, and everyone loves creamy potato salad… so we decided to combine the two! Double the deliciousness in one easy dish that’s great as a breezy summer main, or to serve a larger crowd as a starter. Or impress your friends when asked to bring a plate.
Healthy and delicious, this speedy vegetarian salad is perfect for a quick lunch, bring-a-plate event or barbecue side dish. The leftovers also taste amazing the next day… if there are any.
“Light, easy and simply delicious. You could bake one large tart or make it in mini form." – Cynthia Litster, owner of The Waratah, Sydney. This recipe is by chef Joey Astorga.
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Enjoy Mediterranean flavours in this feta and watermelon salad. Perfect as a fresh and quick side for a summery lunch, this easy salad balances the rich and sharp notes of the crumbly feta with the sweet, juicy flavour of the watermelon, making the ideal summer side.
This fresh green salad is the perfect summer side this year. Baby cos lettuce leaves are tossed with crunchy snap peas with a creamy and herby green goddess dressing drizzled through, topped with a spicy pangrattato for an extra crispy kick.
This indulgent hasselback potato gratin is the ultimate side for your long and lazy lunch. Choose either comte or gruyere cheese to be the hero of this irresistible dish, with a handful of finely grated parmesan to give it a sharp kick.
You don’t have to roast a whole chook or turkey to enjoy some stuffing. Here we’ve made it separately, so you can enjoy it at any time, and we’ve added all the yummy ingredients people love in Christmas fruit cakes: dried fruit, spices and nuts. Oh, and don’t worry – we didn’t forget the grog! You’ll need a 4-cup (1L) shallow baking dish for this recipe.
"Don’t be intimidated by how glossy and amazing this tarte tatin looks. Use a quality pastry, make a quick caramel and let the magic happen." – Lucy Nunes
We’ve taken some liberties with these classic French savoury cheese puffs, adding an Asian touch with some gochujang and sesame seeds. Grab a flute of Champagne and watch them get gobbled up.
This crunchy brussels sprout salad will make the perfect side for your long lunch. Made for entertaining and sharing, this summer salad delivers sharp, fresh flavours with green apple, lemon zest, shredded mint and parsley with sweet and tangy strips of pancetta and candied nuts. Perfectly balanced with a bold and zesty manchego cheese, this delicious salad is sure to be your next favourite.
"This beautiful salad allows you to enjoy your turkey without having the stress of roasting a whole bird. You can even roast the turkey breast a day ahead, for a relaxed Christmas Day." - Dominic Smith Recipe note: Begin this recipe a day ahead You can serve this dish with the turkey warm or at room temperature. If roasting the turkey the day before, set aside to cool completely before covering with plastic wrap and storing in the fridge. Bring to room temperature to serve. Slice the turkey just before serving, so it doesn’t dry out.
“You’ll see that Christmas pork in a whole new light when it’s paired with sweet and sour balsamic, zesty lemon and fragrant basil.” – Helena Moursellas
Harness true cauliflower power with this easy Italian side.
