Side dishes – Free From Family

Jersey crushed potatoes

This delicious side dish adds a bit of extra flavour to your potatoes and is a favourite in our household. Super easy to make and can be varied. My youngest loves it with crispy fried bacon stirred through and my eldest likes a sprinkle of grated cheese on top. To speed up the cooking timeContinue reading “Jersey crushed potatoes”

Marinated roast veggies

The marinade on these vegetables makes them super tasty. They can be prepped the night before so make this a yummy and convenient side dish. Our whole family love them! Ingredients 1 garlic head 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves 4 fresh bay leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 pintContinue reading “Marinated roast veggies”

Potato rosti

This is a tasty vegan and gluten free potato alternative which has a lovely flavour and a hint of spice. Delicious and crispy! Ingredients 3 Potatoes 1 small Onion Salt and pepper 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/2 Tsp Paprika 1 Crushed garlic clove Olive oil Method Grate the potato and onion and combine with salt,Continue reading “Potato rosti”

Mexican rice

Flavoursome Mexican rice is great with a chilli, tacos or burritos. Easy to make and super tasty. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion 2 peppers 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp tomato purée 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika 250g rice 500ml vegetable stock coriander spring onions Method Finely chop the onion,Continue reading “Mexican rice”

Fiery corn couscous

We enjoy couscous as a side dish alternative to rice, pasta and potatoes. It’s so quick and easy to make so I was pleased to find corn couscous in the free from aisle at the supermarket. it has the same texture as “normal” couscous but I find it a little drier so add a littleContinue reading “Fiery corn couscous”

Greek rice (pilafi)

This is an easy and tasty side dish for any Greek meal. Ingredients 1 cup long grain rice 2 cups water 3 bay leaves Olive oil Salt and pepper Finely chopped parsley Juice of half a lemon Pinch of paprika Method Heat the oil in a large pan on a low heat and stir inContinue reading “Greek rice (pilafi)”

Greek roast potatoes

This is another tasty and easy side dish which is served with any Greek meal. Ingredients Potatoes Olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano Half a teaspoon of thyme Salt and pepper Method Peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks, place in a roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil ensuring that all of the potatoes areContinue reading “Greek roast potatoes”