Side dishes are a great way to add more flavours and textures to a meal - add some spice, some crunch, and of course, some of your five-a-day with our creative and tasty side dish recipes.
Jamies says: "Celebrating a bunch of delicious Greek-inspired flavours, this fresh, vibrant no-cook salad is just the ticket for a sunshine lunch or colourful barbecue side. Humble cucumber gives double bang for your buck: it stars in the salad and adds texture to a tangy feta dressing. This is sure to become an easy summer favourite."
A delicious healthy, spiced dinner that's both healthy and vegan! This easy channa dhal is quick to cook and perfect to try on meat-free Mondays.
Cooking asparagus in a griddle pan gives it a lovely charred flavour
Jamie says: "Fantastic for picnics and parties, and of course for serving alongside curries, these fragrant nibbles made with humble ingredients are incredibly simple to make, and are a guaranteed winner if you’re feeding a crowd. They’re easy to make gluten-free or vegan, too – simply swap in gram flour or vegan yogurt."
Jamie says: "Love perfectly crispy chicken wings, but not a fan of deep-frying? Look no further! With three tasty flavour combos to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plus, this versatile recipe is easy to batch up if you’ve got a crowd to feed. Win-win!"
Pistachios are the star of this homemade pesto, which provides a vibrant topping to sweet vine tomatoes. A simple yet stunning summer salad.
Barbecuing tofu gives it a wonderful smoky, charred flavour
Make the most of glorious spring asparagus and peas alongside peppery watercress, rocket, spinach and creamy mozzarella. Just blanch the asparagus and peas, add the salad and mozzarella and finish with fresh mint and a glug of olive oil and it's ready.
A limp assembly of lettuce and tomatoes simply won't cut it after you've tried this warm bulgar wheat, roast squash and ricotta salad. There's a fair amount of effort involved in de-seeding, peeling and cubing the butternut squash but those caramelised chunks are more than worth it.
Salmon teriyaki kebabs take no time to prepare and cook in minutes. Skewered chunks of salmon are brushed with a garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce and sesame glaze, then baked under the grill until juicy and cooked-through.
A rich and wonderful lamb's liver pâté that goes best with lightly toasted (and slightly sweet) brioche, this recipe isn't for the faint of heart. It is, however, perfect for those who want to indulge themselves and delve into the world of classic French gastronomy.
The batter for these fluffy Russian buttermilk blinis can be made in advance, so come morning all you have to do is fry them up with the eggs and bacon. Think of them as mini savoury pancakes, a breakfast of champions to get the weekend off to a great start.
Enjoy the delicious surf and turf flavours of paella, but in frittata form. The piquant chorizo, juicy prawns, sweet peppers and spices are a natural flavour match with chicken. Serve with a simple green salad.
Italy on a plate, this marinated fig salad oozes with the flavours of a mediterranean hot summer's day: sliced, ripe, figs, fragrant lemon, moreish cured Spanish ham, and creamy mozzarella. A honey and mustard shallot dressing perfectly balances the sweetness of the summer fruit in this salad.
Master this simple yet tasty gluten-free snack and you won't look back. Don't despair if you don't have all of the seeds, it still works with just one or two of the three. These make a great canapé, too – try them with dips or a cheeseboard.
10 minutes is all it takes to put together this warm butterbean and chorizo salad. Containing as little as five relatively inexpensive ingredients, this speedy lunch will prove that convenience doesn't always mean sacrificing on quality.
This simple, nourishing dhal really hits the spot when it comes to flavour and can be served with a little rice or some bread, if you like. Share with friends or keep handy leftovers for the next day.
Make your own bread with this delicious Turkish bread recipe, which has the added bonus of a gorgeous feta filling. The sesame seeds add a moreish light crunch. Perfect for a picnic or as part of a lunch.
Wheaten bread is a traditional Northern Irish bread, which is made without yeast. This recipe uses baking soda, with the buttermilk providing acidity, enabling it to rise. Serve with butter for a teatime treat on a rainy day.
A delicious side dish to have with homemade Thai dinners – or other Asian-influenced meals. Full of heat and flavour, it only takes ten minutes to make and is healthy, too. If you like it hot, add slightly more chilli.
Buttery new potatoes, zingy lemon and sweet succulent salmon are paired together in this hearty salad for a real taste of summer. With only five minutes needed to prep, throw in some sundried tomatoes and olives for a sunny Mediterranean flavour.
Cumin, cinnamon, paprika and black pepper put the 'posh' in posh popcorn whether you want a snack for a home cinema night or an appetiser that makes a change from crisps and dips. Five minutes and you're ready to go.
Considered a delicacy in Europe, this cured fish goes nicely with the creamy and velvety taste of new potatoes
This slow-cooked Italian dish is a great option for those summer days when you're dreaming of holidays. Sweet peppers and tomatoes, and tangy capers, blend beautifully with the potatoes and tomatoes. Feta adds richness and pine nuts add crunch.
Serve up this wonderfully creamy and garlicky whipped feta dip as part of a Christmas sharing platter. Simply blitz everything together and serve with crisp flatbreads or crackers for an easy festive party snack.
These veggie samosa puffs make a delicious addition to a picnic. They’re based on the flavours of traditional Bangladeshi samosas – but easier to make!
Four pitta breads go a long way with this thrifty party canapé recipe.
This is a great side salad, starter or light lunch option. The gentle heat of the chorizo, the tang of the tomatoes and the sweetness of the red onions each provide the perfect complement to each other. Serve with crusty bread.
There's something about fried cheese that makes it - well - pretty darn good. Salty feta is rolled in breadcrumbs and fried for a decadent snack, party dish or, when served with a green salad and tzatziki, great with a summer barbecue buffet.
This spinach mushroom and Brie tart makes a perfect lunch or first course at a supper party. Start by blind baking the pastry, then, make the cheesy mushroom filling before popping back in the oven to finish.
Bacon and avocado are one of the best double acts in food and they're combined beautifully in this salad. Parmesan croutons add crunch (an excellent way of using up ciabatta bread, too) and are so much easier to make than you might think.
Looking for a pasta salad to enjoy alongside your barbecue favourites? This one might just fit the bill! Strong, peppery rocket balances beautifully with the crème fraîche, while the capers and lemon add a tasty tang.
Peppery rocket and tasty young spinach make a delicious fresh pesto to stir into pasta: Simply blend with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan and pinenuts and season to taste. Toast the pinenuts for extra flavour but keep a close eye on them in the pan.