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The most popular recipes of 2025 (so far)

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In need of some cooking inspiration?

These recipes from some of our favourite cookbooks will convince you to get in the kitchen! From crispy fried chicken to chewy chocolate chip cookies, these recipes are sure to delight.

Popular recipes

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CWA Tomato Relish

Try this free recipe from Country Women’s Association Classics.

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Goldie Hawn's fettucine alfredo

A heavenly pasta recipe from Jamie’s Friday Night Feast Cookbook that’s perfect finished with fresh truffle or nutmeg.

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The ultimate chocolate chip cookie

A delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.

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Future brownies

Firm, springy and fudgy.

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Sicilian Lemon Polenta Pound Cake

A delicious sweet treat that pairs perfectly with the book it was inspired by – straight from the author's kitchen.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Mouth-watering fried chicken.

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Okonomiyaki

Japanese fritters that are all about the toppings.

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Tomato Tart

The tart is a very good alternative to the ubiquitous quiche and a wonderful way to add tomatoes to a menu. 

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Carrot Cake

A deliciously divine classic carrot cake.

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Posh Fish & Chips

Live the high life with these delectable air-fried fish and chips from Jamie Oliver.

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Ranger's Apprentice honey coffee

Emulate Will and Halt from the Ranger’s Apprentice series with this fun and easy coffee recipe.

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Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding

A delicious pudding that sauces itself!

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My Dad's lemon tart

Sweet and smooth lemon tart - yum!

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Marry Me Gnocchi

A unique, flavourful vegan sauce that goes perfectly with gnocchi.

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Jamie Oliver’s best noodle salad

Try this stunning recipe from Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver.

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One-Bowl Fluffy Pancakes

These pancakes are fast, fluffy, and don't make a huge mess of your kitchen.

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Blueberry Muffins

Perhaps my very favorite muffin is blueberry. This has been the case since I owned a little cottage in the Berkshires with my then-husband, Andy.

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Herby Pea Pancakes

These plant-packed pea pancakes from the Food For Life cookbook are a delicious savoury take on pancakes. Better still, they're free from ultra-processed ingredients and each portion packs 8.2g fibre and 8 different types of plants.

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Zero F***s Mac 'n' Cheese

If you have any awareness of or give a f**k about calories, you may want to put your welding helmet on and take a deep breath for this doozy, champion.

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Spanakopita

Greek spinach and cheese pie that hits the spot

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Collapsing chocolate cake

Try your hand at this delicious collapsing cake from Bre Graham.

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