Best-selling cookbooks to inspire your next meal

There are thousands of cookbooks on the market covering almost every meal, cuisine and ingredient, but only a select few become bestsellers. 

Helping you master family dinners, healthy meals, baked goods and everything in between, these are the standout cookbooks to help any cook, from a novice to a pro.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing. 

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight by Nagi Maehashi 

Was $49.99, now $29

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight by Nagi Maehashi has become an immense success since it hit the shelves last October, having sold nearly 300,000 copies in its first three months, and becoming the highest-selling book of 2024, according to Nielsen BookScan.

Helping you mix and match your meals, this cookbook has 150 recipes with 800 variations of the originals and 3000 combinations to go alongside them. Each recipe has easy-to-follow photos and links to see a step-by-step video to make it even easier to get dinner on the table.

Also check out Nagi Maehashi's RecipeTin Eats: Dinner for 47 per cent off Amazon, which is a best seller in its own right.

Easy Air Fryer: Big & Bold Delicious Food by Jamie Oliver

Was $55, now $35

Easy Air Fryer: Big & Bold Delicious Food by Jamie Oliver has become a top seller on Amazon, praised for its budget-friendly and innovative approach to air frying.

This book demonstrates how versatile and delicious air fryer cooking can be, offering simple yet flavourful recipes. From quick and easy dishes to more indulgent options, there's something for every occasion.

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Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad 

Was $49.99, now $28.98

Written by renowned chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi and fellow cook Noor Murad, Extra Good Things is the second book the two have co-authored to emerge from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. This edition was written to help readers transform their ordinary cupboard ingredients into something unique and to encourage home cooks to become more adventurous in their cooking and 'Ottolenghify' their meals. You can buy your hard copy on sale on Amazon now for $28.98.

Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh

Was $65, now $35

Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh has quickly become a bestseller, claiming the number one spot on the Sunday Times bestseller list in 2024 and ranking as the second most gifted book on Amazon.

This cookbook features over 100 flexible, flavour-packed recipes, like harissa butter on roasted mushrooms and tamarind dressing on turmeric fried eggs, designed to elevate simple meals and transform leftovers. It also includes easy-to-master dessert basics, perfect for creative adaptations. Ottolenghi Comfort is a go-to for anyone looking to bring more warmth and flavour to their kitchen.

Easy Dinner Queen by Steph De Sousa

Was $29.99, now $15

Easy Dinner Queen by Steph De Sousa has quickly become a bestseller, topping Amazon Australia's 'quick and easy cooking' category and securing a spot on Booktopia's bestseller list. Building on the success of her previous cookbook, Air Fryer Queen, her newest cookbook features 60 quick, delicious recipes designed to make family dinners easy.

From one-pan wonders to slow-cooker favourites, her recipes are great for busy families.

Yiayia Next Door by Daniel and Luke Mancuso  

Was $36.99, now $28.22

This popular cookbook offers delicious meals and the heartwarming stories behind them. After the death of their mother, brothers Daniel and Luke Mancuso were helped by their next-door neighbour, a Greek grandmother whom they soon started calling their own Yiayia.

After sharing their story and relationship on social media, they started putting Yiayia's home recipes on paper in Yiayia Next Door. You'll now learn how to make traditional Greek recipes such as moussaka, spanakopita, baklava, barbecued lamb, and galaktoboureko, all from the woman who knows best.

Bake with Brooki by Brooke Bellamy

Get it for 40% off

Bake with Brooki by Brooke Bellamy is a runaway success, becoming a bestseller within 24 hours of its release in late 2024.

Known for her viral desserts and massive social media following, Brooke shares over 100 of her beloved recipes in this cookbook, including chunky cookies, brownies, cupcakes, traybakes, macarons, cheesecakes, and more.

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Australian Food by Bill Granger 

Was $49.99, now $29

Following the success of his first cookbook, Sydney Food in 2000, Bill Granger wrote 10 others, selling over one million copies and opened 19 restaurants internationally. Australian Food was his final cookbook, published before his 2023 passing and has since become one of his most popular.

It covers simple meals and recipes that look at the cafe culture Aussies have adopted. Some meals you can make include a brunch bowl with green tea noodles, ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter and avocado and a poached egg on rye. You can get your hardcover copy now for $29 on Amazon and save 42 per cent.

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook by Matty Matheson

Get it for 30% off

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook by Matty Matheson presents a fresh take on the classic trio, offering 130 recipes that elevate these kitchen staples. As an acclaimed chef, best-selling author, and executive producer on The Bear, Matheson does it all. In his third cookbook, he reimagines soups, salads, and sandwiches with his signature twists.

A top-seller on Booktopia and listed as the most gifted book in the burger and sandwich category on Amazon, this cookbook is ideal for anyone looking to bring excitement to their everyday meals.

For his New York Times bestseller, check out Matty Matheson: A Cookbook, available for $45.50.

My Mediterranean Life: Recipes and Stories by Sarah Di Lorenzo

Was $49.99, now $29.99

My Mediterranean Life: Recipes and Stories by Sarah Di Lorenzo has become a bestseller, topping Amazon Australia's Christmas cooking category. As a clinical nutritionist and best-selling author, Sarah Di Lorenzo shares over 200 easy-to-make, healthy recipes inspired by her Mediterranean heritage.

The book features dishes like spanakopita, prawn saganaki, and baked ricotta figs, all crafted with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Along with the recipes, Sarah weaves in heartfelt family stories, making it a personal and cultural journey.

Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night by Kate Reid 

Hardcover on sale for $42.22Kindle for $24.99

Coming from Lune Croissanterie in Melbourne and head baker Kate Reid, it's no wonder it's one of the most gifted cookbooks. The bakery has received enormous praise globally from cooking heavyweights like Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi.

Now, pastry lovers can see how it's really done with Croissants All Day, All Night with recipes for all meals of the day.

Everything is Indian: Authentic flavours, Easy Modern Recipes by Justin Narayan

Get it for 37% off

Everything is Indian: Authentic Flavours, Easy Modern Recipes by Justin Narayan is among the leading new releases in the Indian cooking category on Amazon Global. This cookbook brings the vibrant, diverse flavours of India into everyday cooking, offering over 90 recipes that blend traditional Indian tastes with modern techniques.

Drawing inspiration from his Fijian-Indian background, Justin's easy-to-follow recipes make it simple for anyone to create authentic and delicious Indian dishes at home.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, this book provides the perfect guide to exploring the rich, bold flavours of Indian cuisine in your own kitchen.

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook by ConcernedApe and Ryan Novak 

Save 23% on hardcoverBuy on Kindle here

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook isn't normally the first book you think of for cooking with, but it has earned its way onto the New York Times bestseller list. Inside are 50 recipes inspired by the video game, featuring food the characters can grow and cultivate on their farm. Recipes are organised by season in the valley, featuring dishes that iconic characters would enjoy. You can buy yours now for $33.91.

Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book and Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book by Nathan Anthony  

Air Fryer Book for $30.79Slow Cooker Book for $30.79

Recognised as the best-selling air fryer and slow cooker cookbooks respectively, The Healthy Air Fryer and The Healthy Slow Cooker Book will make good use of your appliances to make simple, healthy and tasty meals.

Originating from a cooking blog and now as part of the Bored of Lunch book series, these books will help you make healthier decisions. Some fan-favourite dishes include lemon butter chicken, sweet potato katsu curry, honey-chilli beef noodles and fish tacos.

Chopsticks or Fork? Recipes and Stories from Australia's Regional Chinese Restaurants by Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong

Was $42, now $32.34

Chopsticks or Fork? Recipes and Stories from Australia's Regional Chinese Restaurants features 32 classic Australian Chinese recipes, showcasing the rich and diverse food culture that has blossomed in regional towns across the country.

It shares the stories of ten unique families who own and operate Chinese restaurants across regional Australia. Alongside these stories, you'll discover the secrets behind beloved dishes like sizzling Mongolian lamb and deep-fried ice cream, offering readers an authentic taste of Australian Chinese cuisine.

Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s by B. Dylan Hollis

Hardcover on sale for $36.37Kindle for $17.99

Developing his baking skills during the COVID-19 lockdowns in the US, author B. Dylan Hollis has since grown a huge following on social media as he learns old recipes from a cookbook he discovered at an estate sale.

In the New York Times bestseller Baking Yesteryear, Hollis will take you through how to make some delicious and sometimes curious vintage baked goods. Separated by decade, you'll learn the forgotten meals of past generations, including a chocolate potato cake, oatmeal honey bread and even some ANZAC biscuits.

Tonight's Dinner and Tonight's Dinner 2 by Adam Liaw 

Tonight's Dinner for $38.50Tonight's Dinner 2 for $34.90

Popular Australian TV chef Adam Liaw has compiled all his favourite recipes he's shown audiences on his shows and condensed them into two bestsellers. Both with 80 recipes covering different meals and cuisines, you'll learn how to cook like the pros and feed the family healthy and budget-friendly meals like red curry cauli, Vietnamese pizza, duck and red cabbage noodles and salmon and cucumber hand rolls.

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