An easy recipe for loaded potato skins with soured cream and chive dip along with some tips for ways to use the potato filling.
Accompaniments, dips, and sauces
It is often the accompaniments that make a meal. Therefore, we have devoted one of our recipe subcategories to accompaniments, sauces, and dips.
Accompaniments are the side dishes you serve with your meal, such as the potatoes, rice, or vegetables. Doing the same chips and boiled vegetables with all your meals is boring, so we aim to inspire you to try something new.
Sauces and dips can make a significant difference to a meal. They can add different flavours and textures, and also add a wet element to an otherwise dry dish.
Many people fear making sauces and dips. They worry that they involve complicated cooking techniques. However, most are surprisingly easy to make, as you will find from the easy recipes in this section. We hope that reading these simple recipes for sauces and dips will inspire you to try making some from fresh.
You will find various easy recipes for side dishes, sauces, and dips in this section. Each of the recipes includes a list of ingredients and full instructions for how to make the dish. There is also a section about preparation and cooking times, and which specific dietary requirements the dish meets.
Finally, each of the easy recipes includes additional tips for making the accompaniment or adapting the recipe. The tips should help you to follow the recipe easily. They will also help you to make an accompaniment, dip, or sauce that suits your tastes.
We are always coming up with new ideas and taking inspiration from various sources. Therefore, you should check back regularly to try some of our latest ideas and recipes.
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic Butter
A quick and easy recipe to make whole roasted cauliflower flavored with a lemon and garlic butter- a great option for vegetarians or as an accompaniment.
Basil Pesto: Easy and Versatile Recipe
An easy and versatile recipe for basil pesto with some tips and ideas for the different ways you can use pesto in your cooking.
Easy Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe
An easy recipe for tomato and basil pasta sauce that is quick to make, you can use it in many ways, and it is easy to adapt.
Stuffed Mushrooms: Easy and Tasty Recipe
An easy and tasty recipe for stuffed mushrooms that is easy to adapt. These are fantastic as wither a starter, a main course, or an accompaniment.
Potato Gratin: An Easy Recipe
An easy recipe for potato gratin, which is layered potatoes, onions, and cheese baked in the oven. This is a tasty accompaniment or main meal.
RECIPE: Lightly Spiced Potato Wedges
A quick and simple recipe for lightly spiced potato wedges to serve as an accompaniment to a meal or as a snack with dips.
Bombay Potatoes- Easy Recipe
An easy recipe for Bombay potatoes, which is a spiced, vegetarian, Indian dish that is potato-based. It is a fantastic accompaniment or vegetarian main.
Creamy Mushroom and Mustard Sauce Recipe
A simple recipe for a creamy mushroom and mustard sauce that you can serve as an accompaniment to a meat dish or as a vegetarian dish with rice or pasta.
Stilton and Walnut Salad Recipe
A simple recipe for stilton and walnut salad that involves no cooking. It’s fantastic as a starter, lunch, or accompaniment to an entree.