24 delicious Christmas side dishes

Nici Wickes shares her mum’s stunning yet simple recipe for gourmet roast pumpkin. Sticky with brown sugar and served with a tangy yoghurt dressing, this makes a perfect side dish or vegetarian main

Side dishes don’t get much easier than this courgette and asparagus salad recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes and served with a lemon pistachio dressing, this fresh dish is the perfect summer bite

Upgrade your usual grilled corn with this delicious Mexican-style corn recipe! Smothered in lime, garlic, spices, mayo and rolled in cheese, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!

Add some peppery rocket leaves and soft goat’s cheese to this strawberry salad recipe and you have yourself a simple, yet stunning Christmas salad. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This refreshingly delicious zucchini and mint couscous salad makes the ultimate side dish to a dinner spread, or a light vegetarian meal.

This easy rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread recipe is the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve buttered with a bowl of soup, or with cheese and chutney for a delicious starter

This recipe sees tender roasted carrots and parsnips paired with creamy feta and tart, lemony sumac. A deliciously easy side dish the whole family is sure to love

The traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic boiled new potatoes with minty herb butter, perfect for summer dishes.

If you’re not keen on potatoes, try using kumara instead for this delicious potato salad recipe with broad beans, NZ Pork bacon and feta

Put that leftover squash to good use in this delicious croquette recipe. Crunchy, cheesy and oh-so moreish, these bites are perfect for entertaining. Serve with pesto aioli for a tasty finishing touch

No festive spread would be complete without a hearty serving of roast veges. This recipe for garlic butter roast carrots, parsnips and capsicums is perfect for your Christmas or summer dining table

There’s nothing quite like a side of perfectly roasted spuds! This recipe produces deliciously golden, crispy potatoes that pair wonderfully with a range of different dishes. Dig in!

Here is a simple and tasty way to revitalise the humble pea and make it a worthy addition to any meat dish, rather than an also-ran. Eating your greens never tasted so good.

Nadia Lim’s stuffed kumara recipe may just be your new favourite side dish. Baked to perfection and stuffed with a delicious combination of cheese, spices and herbs, this dish goes with just about everything

Fantastic served with tahini dressing, this comforting roasted pumpkin and red onion recipe creates a delicious side dish that’s perfect served alongside your Sunday roast

Nici Wickes’ rosemary hasselback potatoes are one of those recipes that is fabulously easy to make yet the result is somehow sophisticated. For a deluxe version, try adding streaky bacon

This delicious beetroot and feta crumble recipe is the perfect side dish for entertaining! Sweet, tangy and topped with golden breadcrumbs, this easy dish was made to impress

This baked kumara recipe may just be your new favourite side dish! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan friendly, without requiring any fancy ingredients. Plus it goes well with…well, just about everything!

This asian-inspired, flavour-packed coleslaw is fit to accompany any family meal or special occasion.

Laced with goodness, there’s always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.

Filled with exceptional flavour, these delicious baked stuffed red onions are great served with roast meats or served with sliced ham

Fire up the grill and feed the family with this delicious skewer recipe. Tender new potatoes are paired with rosemary, maple and citrus marinade and barbecued to perfection. Try serving with chicken

Nici Wickes’ parsnip and pears recipe can dressed up by adding crumbled blue cheese or toasted nuts (walnuts or pine nuts are good), or enjoyed as is for a simply delicious side