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The cookbooks to look out for in 2025

by Rachel Deeley

published on 25 June 2025

2025 promises to be packed with must-have 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 to look forward to this year.

Mary 90

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. 

Eat Yourself Healthy

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. 

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.

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.

Boustany

by Sami Tamimi

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.

The Batch Lady Rapid Dinners

by Suzanne Mulholland

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.

Lugma

by Noor Murad

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

by Eloise Head

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.

Budget Gluten Free

by Becky Excell

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. 

Good Things

by Samin Nosrat

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. 

Caribe

by Keshia Sakarah

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.

Chinese Made Easy

by Kwoklyn Wan

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.

The Doctor’s Kitchen: Healthy High Protein

by Dr Rupy Aujla

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.

The Green Slow Cooker

by Heather Whinney

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.

Jane’s Patisserie Classic

by Jane Dunn

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.

Sweet

by Alexina Anatole

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.

3 Doughs, 60 Recipes

by Lacey Ostermann

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.

The Wishbone Kitchen

by Meredith Hayden

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. 

The Salad Project

by Clem Haxby

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 kitchensWith some 55 salads and 30 dressings, you’ll never be stuck for salad inspiration. 

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