Mary Berry and Gordon Ramsay on the Christmas side dishes they serve at home

It's not just the turkey that takes pride of place at the Christmas dinner - side dishes do the heavy lifting of a festive feast. Seven celebrity chefs including James Martin, Ruby Tandoh and Donal Skehan share their top tips

Mary Berry and Gordon Ramsay say the side dishes are a crucial part of the Christmas dinner. 

Cranberry sauce, roasted parsnips, stuffing… these tasty jewels beside the golden bird are arguably the best bit. We asked some celeb chefs and food writers to share their favourite festive sides, with tips for how to cook them too… 

1. Ruby Tandoh adores a Yorkshire pudding