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Dinner Party Side Dishes on Planet Eat

Join Chef Susie Mandleberg as she helps take the stress out of hosting dinner parties with her delicious side dish recipes that are guaranteed to be a hit with your guests.

In this exclusive masterclass, learn step by step as Susie teaches you how to make a series of easy side dishes, from a family roast to a New Year’s Eve party, Susie and Planet Eat have got your covered.

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Dinner Party Side Dishes in our Series

Dinner Party Side Dishes: Asian Slaw

Dinner Party Side Dishes: Chorizo Sausage Rolls

Dinner Party Side Dishes: Secret Ingredient Roast Potatoes

In this episode, join Chef Susie as she makes Asian Slaw. This versatile recipe is perfect for a light lunch or delicious side dish. This can be served anytime of the year you can simply sub out whatever ingredients are in season. 

Watch and learn the recipe here.

In this episode, watch as Chef Susie shows us how to make delicious chorizo sausage rolls. It’s a quick and easy recipe that goes down fantastically at any dinner party. 

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n this episode Chef Susie teaches us to to make roast potatoes with a ‘secret ingredient’. Perfect for serving alongside a roast dinner, or with canapés and bubbly or cold beer for a special occasion. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about our Dinner Party Side Dishes

What are some good sides for a dinner party?

There are a whole range of side dishes to prepare for a dinner party, large family dinner or even an indulgent dinner for two.

Depending on the meal you’re serving there are many options to choose from to add that extra element to your meal. Some of the most popular side dishes include:

  • Salads (variation)
  • Cauliflower or Broccoli Cheese
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Bread and rolls
  • Fries, Chips, Wedges and Potatoes
  • Honey roasted vegetables.
  • Green beans and bacon
  • Garlic and cheese mushrooms
  • Rice (variation)
  • Coronation chicken
  • Scotch eggs 

Do sides help elevate your meal?

Absolutely! Whether you’re creating a buffet table or trying to impress your fiends with extras at a dinner party, by choosing the right side dishes that compliment your main course.

By carefully choosing flavours which elevate or pair well with the seasonings on your plate, you are guaranteed to create a food experience as opposed to just a typical dinner. This brings sophistication to your meals, proving you know more that just cooking.  

What’s the difference between a main dish and a side dish?

To simply put it, a main dish is larger, it’s typically the primary aspect of the dinner that the other components are built around.

A side dish is served as a smaller portion and is made from food that best compliments the main. For example, a side salad.  


Sign up today and learn how to impress your guests with our easy to follow cooking videos and tutorials. Join Chef Susie in her exclusive masterclass as she shares her fantastic side dish recipes that you’ll be adding to your recipe book. Simply browse Planet Eat’s online video series by subscribing today for a free 30-day trial. 

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