Side dishes tend to be thought of as supporting artists, but if you get them right it can transform your meal into an ensemble piece. Gather enough sides and you've got yourself a meal in itself, whether it's a meze platter of dips, bread and salad or a medley of vegetable sides, curries and dishes of meat at a barbecue.

Sample our sumptuous collection of side dish recipes fit for every occasion. Lisa Allen's Loaded potato skins recipe would make a fantastic barbecue side dish, or if you're creating a homemade take away try Scott Hallsworth's Miso aubergine, Vivek Singh's easy Naan bread recipe or the gloriously golden Vegetable spring rolls by Sally Abé. When it comes to roast dinner sides Dominic Chapman's Bread sauce recipe is a classic Sunday lunch staple, while Josh Eggleton's crisp duck fat Roast potatoes are perfect for serving alongside Christmas dinner.