Portobello mushrooms boldly take the spotlight in a light, creamy garlic and thyme sauce including orzo.

A simple way to let carrots play to their strengths.

A fast and fabulous starter, with oven-crisped asparagus and a creamy sauce inspired by Caesar dressing.

Bring out the savoury earthiness of any mushroom with a quick roast and some garlic, thyme and almonds.

A relaxed way to rustle up a weekend lunch, with buttery mushrooms, the subtle tang of camembert and fresh thyme.

Nothing about this coleslaw is shy and retiring: it packs a punch with revved-up colour and flavours.

Giving the vegetables a quick blast in the oven adds some serious depth to this simple, versatile soup.

Roasted with spices and swathed in lemony tahini, the humble cauliflower becomes golden and glorious.

Cucumber, radish, sesame and dill come together in a delicious dressing, a perfect side dish with seafood.

Sweet roasted butternut with the spicy heat of harissa and roasted red onion. It's addictively delicious.

A stovetop way with beets – including their stems and leaves – with cider vinegar and caraway seeds.

A bowl of crunchy, savoury oven-roasted potato wedges is an easy and always welcome snack with drinks.

Brussels sprouts make a terrific side dish when you roast them with shallots, nuts and lemony flavours.

Rustically rough and loaded with gentle leeks and smooth cheese, this tart is a snap to get together.

The sweetness of pumpkin meets its match in some chilli heat for an addictively good little side dish.

A simple and versatile way to get a great dinner on the table in a few minutes with a minimum of fuss.

Their natural flavour complemented with spices, these are a lovely side dish or basis of a great salad.

Any easy side dish that can do double duty as a tasty substitute for pancakes in an uncomplicated brunch.