8 surprisingly easy Christmas dinner sides Michelin-starred chefs swear by

Anneta KonstantinidesDec 23, 2020, 03:22 IST

Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite side dishes for Christmas dinner.Studer-T. Veronika/Getty Images

Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite side dishes for dinner, plus their tips so you can re-create them at home.
Brad Carter, of Carters of Moseley, roasts his parsnips in duck fat and drizzles honey or maple syrup on top to amp up their flavor.
Suzette Gresham, who runs Acquerello, always includes three "distinct and visually different cheeses" for the perfect pre-dinner platter.
Andrew Zimmerman, of Sepia, makes his potato gratin extra special by adding celery root and black truffles.

While stuffing, sprouts, and sweet potatoes are almost always on the Thanksgiving menu, there are a few staples when it comes to the side dishes at Christmas dinner.

So why not try something new? To give you a little inspiration, we asked Michelin-starred chefs to share the side dishes that they love making for their own holiday feasts, plus some tips and tricks so you can re-create them at home.

From truffle mac and cheese to a black truffle gratin, these delicious Christmas sides might just steal the show from your main course.

Start things off with a cheese platter that'll get everyone excited for dinner.

Chef Suzette Gresham's cheese platter. Giancarlo Paterlini

A frisee salad will complement a heartier main course.

Chef Andrew Zimmerman loves making a frisee salad when he's got a hearty main course. Dzevoniia/Getty Images

Mix your Brussels sprouts with some roasted chestnuts to make the house smell like Christmas.

Chef Brad Carter serves his Brussels sprouts with chestnut cream. StockFood/Getty Images

Red cabbage cooked in beer will pair perfectly with any duck or venison on the menu.

Legendary restaurateur Daniel Boulud recommends serving red cabbage with duck or venison. Danielle Wood/Getty Images

Give your classic potato gratin an extra special twist by throwing some black truffles into the mix.

Chef Andrew Zimmerman adds black truffles and celery root to his potato gratin. Studer-T. Veronika/Getty Images

Adding that truffle flavor is also a great way to amp up some mac and cheese for Christmas dinner.

Chef Mari Katsumura recommends taking your mac and cheese to the next level with truffle oil. Stephanie Hager - HagerPhoto/Getty Images

Homemade tagliatelle will bring a "golden moment" to your Christmas table.

Chef Asimakis Chaniotis loves serving homemade tagliatelle as a side for his Christmas dinner. The Picture Pantry/Getty Images

Roasting your vegetables in duck fat will ensure they're not forgotten at dinner.

Brad Carter roasts parsnips and Brussels sprouts in duck fat to amp up their flavor. Danielle Wood/Getty Images

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