Features
The best cookbooks of 2025
by Rachel Deeley
published on 25 June 2025, last updated on 7 November 2025
2025 has been a year of countless brilliant new books for every kind of cook. Whether you’re looking for batch cooking ideas, high-protein meals, plant-based dinners, celebratory feasts and desserts, or tips and recipes for finally making your own bread, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting cookbooks come out this year.
Dig in to Mary Berry’s best ever recipes and new dishes
A touching cookbook showcasing Mary’s culinary career
Find everything from party-worthy dishes to easy dinners to fan-favourite bakes
Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes
Dame Mary Berry’s Mary 90 cookbook will be filled with 90 of her greatest hits and brand-new dishes to mark her 90th birthday, which she celebrated in March this year . Readers will also get a behind-the-scenes look into Mary’s family archives and personal essays.
Discover 10 of our favourite recipes.
Jamie Oliver shares his best quick and easy recipes for healthy eating
Over 120 dishes that are packed with nutritious ingredients and delicious flavours
Includes a 2-week meal plan to inspire your daily meals
Eat Yourself Healthy
Along with an accompanying Channel 4 series , Jamie Oliver’s Eat Yourself Healthy is filled with over 120 healthy recipes, meal planning inspiration and a two-week kickstart nutrition plan. Expect recipes filled with fresh ingredients and tips for boosting your long-term health.
Discover 10 of our favourite recipes.
Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways
Nathan Anthony, known for his hit bestselling Bored of Lunch cookbooks, is back with a new release that’s all about creating healthy homemade alternatives to your favourite takeaways. Each of the 100 easy recipes is designed to be made in either the air fryer or slow cooker, meaning you can have dinner on the table with minimal fuss.
Something from Nothing
Following on from her hit debut cookbook Dining In , effortless hosting bible Nothing Fancy , and dedicated dessert and baking cookbook Sweet Enough , Alison Roman’s latest release is all about exploring the boundless potential of a well-stocked pantry. From snacks to soups to hearty pasta dishes, you can expect to find brilliant recipes for dishes that are greater than the sum of their parts.
Re-discover Christmas classics and find new inventive dishes
A diverse range of festive meals to bring friends and family together
From canapé starters to impressive desserts, have all your bases covered this Christmas
Rick Stein’s Christmas
With his first dedicated Christmas cookbook, Rick Stein shares an array of classic festive recipes to see you through the season, – from rich and buttery mince pies to stellar roast centrepieces.
Discover our favourite Rick Stein Christmas recipes here .
Vibrant recipes inspired by Brazilian cuisine
Discover unique dishes alongside stunning photography
Find meals that are made for bringing people together
FUSÃO
The author of MEZCLA returns with a beautiful collection of recipes inspired by the diversity of cuisines and flavours of Brazil – complete with beautiful location photography and informative insight into the country’s varied food landscape.
Discover our roundup of must-try recipes.
30 days’ worth of meal and dessert inspiration for the month of fasting, plus feast-worthy recipes for the celebration of Eid
A heartfelt culinary exploration of the Islamic world
Drawing from the cuisines of Indonesia, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritius and more, as well as Nadiya’s own Bangladeshi heritage
Rooza
From Libya to Mauritius, Indonesia to Bangladesh, this beautiful new cookbook from Nadiya Hussain is a culinary journey through the Islamic world, as she explores the diversity of cuisines and food traditions that bring families and communities together over the holy month of Ramadhan. Expect meal and dessert recipes that span the full month of fasting, plus all the inspiration you need for planning a celebratory Eid feast.
Banish beige air fryer meals with Jamie’s brand-new cookbook
Featuring 80 flavourful, colourful and nutritious recipes for your air fryer
With chapters including Quick Fixes, New Classics, Big Up the Veg, Super Salads, A Little Bit Fancy, Cute Canapés, Get Your Bake On and Proper Puds
Easy Air Fryer
From colourful salads and veg-packed dinners to comforting roasts and delicious desserts, Jamie Oliver is here to prove that you can go beyond beige food with your air fryer and cook up a storm with fresh and tasty meals that couldn’t be easier to rustle up.
Explore our roundup of 10 must-try recipes .
A vibrant and wholesome celebration of Palestinian cuisine
Meals filled with unique flavours that place vegetables centre-stage
Find creative sweet and savoury dishes that you will fall in love with
Boustany
Taking its name from the Arabic term for “my garden”, Boustany is a personal collection of original vegetable-focused Palestinian recipes from Ottolenghi co-founder and Falastin and Jerusalem co-author Sami Tamimi, inspired by the food and culture of his upbringing. Dishes ranging from salads, easy dinners, feasts, sweets and more will help bring freshness, colour and seasonal produce to your meals.
100 prep-ahead meals that will make dinner a breeze.
Grab-and-cook recipes you can keep in the fridge or freezer.
With recipes suitable for the hob, oven, slow cooker and air fryer.
The Batch Lady Rapid Dinners
Sort your evening meals for a whole week in just 30 minutes with these ingenious recipes to prep, store and freeze from Suzanne Mulholland, better known to her many online followers as The Batch Lady. With recipes you can batch-prep in a matter of minutes , plus interactive sections to jot down your meal plans and go-to dishes, this book is an indispensable tool for removing the stress from midweek cooking.
Over 100 beautiful Middle Eastern recipes
From former Ottolenghi Test Kitchen lead chef, Noor Murad
Recipes with big, bold flavours that are as perfect for midweek cooking as they are for hosting
Lugma
Noor Murad, who co-authored The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Shelf Love and Extra Good Things cookbooks, has brought together a beautiful collection of recipes that showcase the sheer variety and diversity of Middle Eastern cuisine – from rich meat dishes to fresh and vibrant salads, to sweet and indulgent desserts.
Fitwaffle’s Easy Air Fryer
Air fryers are for more than just cooking quick and easy dinners; as Fitwaffle’s latest book proves, they can also turn out perfectly finished bakes. From cookie sandwiches to molten lava cakes, and even a few savoury treats, this cookbook is filled with over 100 recipes that will have you baking up a storm – without needing to turn the oven on.
Delicious gluten free recipes using budget-friendly ingredients
Enjoy all your favourite dishes while still meeting your dietary needs
A wide variety of meals with easy to follow instructions and additional tips and swaps
Budget Gluten Free
Becky Excell’s Budget Gluten Free is perfect for anyone seeking affordable and simple gluten-free recipes that are packed with flavour. Alongside more than 100 recipes, Becky shares tips on how to use your air fryer and slow cooker to make gluten-free recipes and the best way to freeze meals.
125 recipe from the best-selling author of Salt Fat Acid Heat
Flavourful dishes that celebrate the pleasure of cooking food and sharing meals
Discover versatile recipes that use pantry staples and seasonal produce
Good Things
Professional cook, teacher, and bestselling author Samin Nosrat’s Good Things is her long-awaited follow-up to Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Featuring over 125 recipes, including Calabrian Chile Crisp, Ricotta Custard Pancakes, Sky-High Focaccia, and Yellow Buttermilk Cake, this cookbook is packed with tips on kitchen techniques and staples, substitutions and Samin’s trademark love of cooking.
Discover Samin’s favourite recipes from the book.
Over 100 authentic recipes from 23 Caribbean nations
Discover unique dishes packed full of colour and flavour
Includes everything from street food classics, to soups and stews, to bakes and sweet treats
Caribe
The debut cookbook from chef Keshia Sakarah pays homage to the food and histories of the Caribbean, featuring dishes from every nation in the region. Beautifully written, extensively researched, and interspersed with essays and location photography throughout, Caribe is the perfect addition to round out your kitchen bookshelf.
70 easy-to-follow Chinese recipes from chef Kwoklyn Wan
From braised and steamed dishes to noodles, rice and stir fries
Master authentic Chinese cookery with ease
Chinese Made Easy
Get to grips with the fundamentals of Chinese cooking with the help of professional chef and cookbook author Kwoklyn Wan, as he shares over 70 recipes that are accessible, easy to follow, and accompanied by essential tips on how to use key equipment and hone your cooking techniques.
A collection of simple and delicious recipes that champion meat, dairy and plant-based protein
Backed by the latest scientific research on how to balance protein, fibre and nutrient-rich vegetables
Dr-led advice on how to pack your plate with nutrients
The Doctor’s Kitchen: Healthy High Protein
Dr Rupy is back with a new collection of easy, delicious recipes that are packed with all the protein, fibre and nutrients you need to lead a healthy life, backed by the latest developments in scientific research. With recipes including Miso Beans on Toasted Rye, Gochujang Spicy Bake with Cod and Toasted Peanuts, and Cumin Curry with Crispy Chicken, you’ll find new and tasty ways to get your protein fix from a range of sources.
Discover our roundup of must-try recipes.
80 fuss-free slow cooker recipes
All vegan or vegetarian
Throw the ingredients into one pot, cook low and slow, and enjoy!
The Green Slow Cooker
Think slow cookers are just for making tender cuts of braised meat and stews? Think again. With The Green Slow Cooker recipe writer Heather Whinney has created 80 easy vegan and vegetarian recipes that can all be made in this trusty countertop appliance. Expect mouthwatering dishes that require minimal prep time, including Spring Green Minestrone with Orzo Pasta, Vietnamese Tofu Pot, Courgette and Tomato Provençal Tian, and Miso Ramen.
Master the art of baking, from savoury pastries to fluffy bread to decadent desserts
Recipes that are easy to follow and will guide you to success
Find your next show-stopping celebration cake or a simple afternoon treat
Jane’s Patisserie Classic
Food writer, photographer and blogger Jane Dunn is the author of several bestselling cookbooks. Her latest , Jane’s Patisserie Classic , helps bakers of all levels master the basics and excel in the kitchen. Recipes to look forward to include Battenberg, Jammie Dodgers, Salted Pretzel Brownies, Mini Victoria Sponges, Tiramisu Layer Cake, New York Cheesecake, Lemon Drip Cake, Pistachio Ice Cream, and Focaccia.
Discover the secrets to mastering dessert-making with 80 delicious recipes
Organised according to hero sweet ingredients, from vanilla to honey, strawberry to peach
The perfect cookbook for budding bakers, keen hosts and anyone with a sweet tooth
Sweet
Following on from her beautiful, inventive debut cookbook Bitter , Alexina Anatole turns her attention to desserts as she explores the many forms that sweetness can take, with chapters focusing on key ingredients such as honey, milk, dates, vanilla, brown sugar, and more. Expect an array of creative, accessible recipes such as Matcha Tiramisu, Sticky Figgy Pudding, Pear Sorbet with Frozen Roquefort, and Peach Melba Galette.
Learn to make three basic dough recipes – focaccia, sandwich bread and pizza dough
Discover 20 creative recipes for each dough type
Each dough also has practical step-by-step instructions, detailed photography and QR codes linking to video tutorials
3 Doughs, 60 Recipes
If you’ve been meaning to start making your own bread, or simply need fresh inspiration for your homemade dough, this cookbook by online food creator Lacey Ostermann (aka @lacebakes) is for you. Lacey teaches you how to master three basic doughs – focaccia , sandwich bread and pizza dough – along with 60 inventive recipes to help you make the most out of them, complete with helpful photos, tips, and QR codes to tutorial videos throughout.
Find over 100 recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
Food that will bring people together and make lasting memories
Inspiration for every occasion: from laid-back meals to elegant dinners, small get-togethers to big celebrations
The Wishbone Kitchen
Chef, recipe developer and Hamptons-based content creator Meredith Hayden’s debut cookbook features over 100 recipes perfect for every occasion throughout the year – whether you’re hosting or simply in need of a quick 20-minute meal idea.
Transform your salads with vibrant ingredients and delicious dressings
55 recipes that are versatile and customizable for every taste and occasion
Make healthy cooking easy and exciting with these creative meals
The Salad Project
Salad lovers – and especially fans of The Salad Project – will rejoice at this essential guide to recreating the London-based chain’s brilliant flavours and unlimited combinations in their own kitchens . With some 55 salads and 30 dressings, you’ll never be stuck for salad inspiration.
View all
Book Collections
The best cookbooks out in 2026
Whether you’re looking for hearty comfort food, healthy meals high in protein and fibre, or indispensable tips for stretching your weekly shop budget, you can look forward to the perfect…
Book Collections
Christmas 2025 Gift Guide: The best cookbooks to give this year
With their beautiful designs, eye-catching photography, and luxurious feel, cookbooks can make the perfect thoughtful gift – whether you’re shopping for a kitchen novice, a budding baker, or an ambitious…
Recipe Collections
Samin Nosrat’s favourite recipes from her new cookbook Good Things
Following on from her bestselling cookbook and hit Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat is back with a beautiful new book Good Things, a love letter to the…
Get our latest recipes, features, book news and ebook deals straight to your inbox every week
