If you’re scrambling for dinner ideas, though, then check out these ultimate cookbooks to impress not only yourself but the whole family.
There’s only so many times we can have the same dishes on the rotation before we just need something new! From fuss-free dishes to comfort classics by Aussie legends, we’ve got something for everyone.
The 15 best dinner cookbooks to shop for in 2025

01
Best for: Fuss-free meals
Back with her second cookbook, the queen of easy meals is ready to serve you some of her best! From one pan dishes to slow cookers and tray bakes, she’s got dinner sorted for the whole family with little hassle.

02
Best for: Variety of dishes
Packed with fan favourites and brand-new recipes, the iconic Nagi is cooking up more than 150 dinner recipes ready for you to twirl, slurp, and enjoy. As long as you follow her, you’re guaranteed to perfect any delicious dinner from the get-go!

03
My Mediterranean Life by Sarah Di Lorenzo
$29.98 (down from $49.99) at amazon.com.au
Best for: Mediterranean dishes
Known for her nutritional dishes, Sarah Di Lorenzo shares a little slice of heaven with recipes from the Mediterranean. A healthy life never tasted so good!

04
Simply Jamie by Jamie Oliver
$35.00 at target.com.au
Best for: Simple pleasures
It’s simply Jamie, need we say more? This cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to elevate the staple dishes with that Oliver twist we all know and love.

05
Best for: Slow cookers
Slow cooker meals are the ultimate way to get a tasty dinner sorted while you go about your day! This collection from our sister publication is the perfect addition to any kitchen.

06
Mob 6: Tasty 6-ingredient Meals by Mob
$20.89 (down from $65.00) at amazon.com.au
Best for: 6 ingredients
Forget about all those complicated dishes with too many ingredients. This Mob cookbook teaches you how to make the most of what you’ve got with just six ingredients for a flavourful meal!

Best for: Leftover peas
It’s time to get that long-forgotten bag of frozen peas out of the freezer and into one of these incredible dishes that are perfect for any table spread!

08
In Praise of Veg: A Modern Kitchen Companion by Alice Zaslavsky
$35.00 (down from $65.00) at amazon.com.au
Best for: Vegetarian dishes
Tired of having the same old meat on the dinner table? Or maybe you’re just looking to elevate your vegetables. This iconic book by Alice has been praised for making the odd vegetable into the star of the meal!

09
Quick & Delicious: 100 recipes in 30 minutes or less by Gordon Ramsay
$42.25 (down from $55.00) at amazon.com.au
Best for: Quick Dinners
No one knows quick and delicious dishes quite like the king of the kitchen! Every kitchen needs a Gordon Ramsay cookbook, and this might be the one for you.

10
Classic by Julie Goodwin
$29.73 (down from $39.99) at amazon.com.au
Best for: The classic comforts
Classic dishes from a classic household name, the season 1 winner of MasterChef herself! Julie’s recipes are timeless for a reason, with plenty of flavour that’s perfect for any time and any place.

11
Sofra: Lebanese Recipes to Share by Karima Hazim Chatila & Sivine Tabbouch
Currently $30.75 at Amazon
Best for: reason
Create the Lebanese feast of your dreams with this deep dive into the hearty, fragrant Middle Eastern cuisine. All about bringing together people and strengthening relationships through the love language of delicious food, it’s a must for every kitchen!

12
Australian Food by Bill Granger
Currently $29.00 at Amazon
Best for: reason
What better celebration of Australia can there be than with crafting a home-made spread of some of the country’s most iconic and unique flavours? Packed with fresh ideas and takes on cafe dining, this cookbook is useful at any time of the day – including dinner!

13
Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals by Dolly Parton & Rachel Parton George
Currently $42.25 at Amazon
Best for: reason
From ‘family favourite meatloaf’ to strawberry cheesecake, Dolly Parton impresses us yet again with her talents and flair for country style. We recommend having a crack at her country ham and biscuits (the American way!) for a delicious meal.

14
What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching by Poh Ling Yeow
Currently $22.90 at Amazon
Best for: reason
An Aussie icon in her own right, Poh first captured all of our hearts when she first walked through those MasterChef kitchen doors in season 1, in 2009. Now, she’s here to capture your belly!

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7 Days Of Dinner by Adam Liaw
Currently $35.72 at Amazon
Best for: reason
On the subject of MasterChef, we couldn’t possibly not include Adam – our incredibly talented season 2 winner. Knowing exactly what you’re after, he’s here to save the day with dinner ideas for the WHOLE WEEK!