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Side dishes to perfect your pie

There's nothing like a good pie on a cold winter's day. Mash is usually the go-to side for this classic dish - and we have the perfect recipe for that from Phil Vickery - but if you also fancy trying something a little bit different, we've listed some other fabulous side dishes to get your taste-buds dancing.

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Phil Vickery's perfect mash
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Phil Vickery's perfect mash

Phil's creamy mash can be flavoured a variety of ways, making a perfect topping for cottage or shepherd's pie.

French beans with sesame seeds French beans with sesame seeds

Reza Mahammad's side dish goes well with aromatic, spicy mains

Golden leeks with nigella seeds Golden leeks with nigella seeds

A tasty way to use leeks, with nigella seeds, turmeric and chilli.

Savoy cabbage with mustard and garlic Savoy cabbage with mustard and garlic

A delicious seasonal cabbage dish full of deep and wonderful flavours.

Phil's braised red cabbage with bacon and onions Phil's braised red cabbage with bacon and ...

A tasty side dish to try for your Christmas lunch this year

The ultimate cheesy mash The ultimate cheesy mash

A simple and delicious mashed potato recipe from our favourite Italian chef.

Twice-cooked chips with spices and fresh mint
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Twice-cooked chips with spices and fresh mint

It's National Chip Week, and to celebrate Phil Vickery shows us how to jazz up our leftover chips with tasty spices and fresh mint.

Brilliant braised brassicas
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Brilliant braised brassicas

James Strawbridge teaches us how to make delicious stewed cabbage - a great autumnal side dish. Catch The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV1 every ...

Vegetable kebabs Vegetable kebabs

These simple yet tasty vegetable kebabs are great on the barbecue or in your kitchen. Cooked by Dick and James Strawbridge on The Hungry ...