Nisha Katona’s recipes are consistently among the most popular on ckbk. Her latest book is about the food she learned to cook growing up in Lancashire in northern England and on family trips to India – the kind of food that the successful restaurateur cooks for her own family. The 30-minute recipes pack in lots of bold flavor.

Quick recipes made with just five ingredients may seem like a holy grail for time-pressed cooks, but YouTuber Bobby Parrish manages to pull it off. Handily, the 55 recipes also come with nutritional information and shopping tips. Parrish's YouTube channel is hugely popular with people on low-carb and keto diets.

As a working mom, Lisa Clark is always on the clock, and trying to find ways to cheat time. In 'Lisa Clark Everyday,' she shares her favourite recipes and tips on how to provide healthy, balanced, and quick recipes for the mom (or dad) on the move. Each chapter starts with a basic recipe, followed by several others that show how to turn one quick meal into several more appetizing dishes.

Le Cordon Bleu-trained Lucy honed her cheffing skills in ski chalets and through cooking for large events – and her recipes, perfected over 25 years, really do qualify as ‘foolproof.’ Her menus help you plan proceedings to the minute, and she has helpful tips on ingredients and budget-friendly options. Cookbooks seldom get more useful than this.