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Whether you're after fuss-free meals that can be on the table in no time at all, or a cookbook interwoven with the author's personal anecdotes, here are all the books you need on your shelves in 2019.
Midnight Chicken & other recipes worth living for, Ella Risbridger
This book showcases the power of food, proving cooking is good for the mind, body and soul. Ella's first book is described as 'a cookbook to make you fall in love with the world again.'
Tom Kerridge's Fresh Start, Tom Kerridge
Based on his new BBC programme, two-Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge encourages cooking from scratch, batch cooking and family feasting.
Chetna's Healthy Indian, Chetna Makan
Set to prove healthy food doesn't need to be health food, ex-Bake Off contestant Chetna fills this book with Indian inspired recipes that require minimum time and effort.
This book is available from 31 January 2019
James Martin's Great British Adventure, James Martin
A celebration of 'Great British food,' James travels from coast-to-coast, everywhere from Whitby to Padstow, cooking up classic British dishes with all the best ingredients this isle has to offer.
This book is available from 7 February 2019
Mary Berry's Quick Booking, Mary Berry
No stranger to a bestselling cookbook, Mary's latest read includes over 120 recipes from Crumble Fish Pie to an delightful Upside Down Rhubarb Pudding.
This book is available from 21 February 2019
Good Food, Sorted, Chris Bavin
Chris prides himself on being a savvy-shopper and resourceful home cook and this is showcased in his newest book. Claiming to 'breath new life into old favourites,' Good Food, Sorted is perfect for time-pressed cooks in need of wholesome dinners.
This book is available from 7 March 2019
Pinch of Nom, Kay Featherstone and Catherine Allinson
Their blog (of the same name) has helped people 'cook well and lose weight' and now their cookbook promises to do the same. Trying to prove that dieting should never be a barrier to good food, Pinch of Nom makes everything from 'fakeaways' to hearty, family pies.
This book is available from 21 March 2019
Taverna, Georgina Hayden
Taverna is the very best of traditional Greek Cypriot cooking. A melting pot of stunning flavours, the Mediterranean salads, cinnamon-infused stewed and orange-blossom scented pastries will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Med in no time.
This book is available from 2 April 2019
Bish Bash Bosh, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby
These guys' first cookbook became the highest-selling vegan cookbook EVER, and now they're back with over 140 brand new plant-based creations.
This book is available from 4 April 2019
The Burger Book, Christian Stevenson (DJ BBQ)
Described as 'the only burger book you'll ever need,' jam-packed with everything from smoky haddock burgers to classic lockjaw beef burgers.
This book is available from 18 April 2019
The Sunday Brunch Cookbook, Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy
The men of Channel 4's hit cookery chat show are here with 100 fuss-free recipes from the Filthy Dirty Ham & Cheese Toastie, to Salted Popcorn Brownies.
This book is available from 18 April 2019
Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, Madhur Jaffrey
Instant Pots are the kitchen gadget to own for 2019 and the Queen of Indian Cooking shares over 70 stunning recipes to try. We have our eye on the saffron rice with golden raisins. YUM.
This book is available from 7 May 2019
Green Feast, Nigel Slater
The veggie follow up to his bestselling book Eat, GreenFeast is an ode to the humble vegetable with a Spring/Summer version being released in May, and an Autumn/Winter version in September.
This book is available from 16 May 2019
The Quick Roasting Tin, Rukmini Iyer
With a promise that every recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prep and 30 mins to cook, Rukmini's sixth cookbook is perfect for those in need of homemade food, but are strapped for time.
This book is available from 6 June 2019
Tin Can Cook, Jack Monroe
Who knew you could create so many amazing things using just tinned and dried ingredients? From Catalan fish stew to a red lentil and mandarin curry, you won't need to look further than the dried goods section of a supermarket aisle to find all that you need.
This book is available from 30 May 2019
Vicky is our Food & Drink Director, where she oversees strategy and content across all of Hearst's brands, from recipe development to fun video franchises and everything in between.
With almost a decade's experience, Vicky was previously Editor of Delish UK, and Digital Food Editor of Good Housekeeping and she lives and breathes food content creation.
Outside of work, Vicky loves learning about wine, eating her way around the world, and hanging out with her dog Pickle.
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