If there’s one thing we can all say after this challenging year, is that we all spent a lot more time in the kitchen. Whether it was trying out that banana bread recipe for the first time, or perfecting your skills (because we had so much more time), we all had a go at something during the lockdown.

Why not keep that going by suprising the foodies in your life with these lovely cookbooks? Our team here at Easy Food shared their favourite cookbooks from 2020. There might be some that’ll find its way to your or your loved ones’ bookshelves.

For the Irish food fanatic – The Joy of Food

By Rory O’Connell
Published by Gill Books
€24.99

For the everyday cook – Midweek Meals

By Neven Maguire
Published by Gill Books
€22.99

For the vegetable lover – Ottolenghi Flavour

By Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage
Published by Penguin Random House
€29.75

For the Jamie fan – 7 Ways

By Jamie Oliver
Published by Penguin Random House
€28

For the aspiring baker – Mastering Bread

By Marc Vetri & Claire Kopp McWilliams
Published by Ten Speed Press
€25.45

For the plant-based eater – The Happy Pear: Vegan

By David & Stephen Flynn
Published by Penguin Random House
€20

For the lover of simplicity – Half-Baked Harvest Super Simple

By Tieghan Gerard
Published by Clarkson Potter
€26.55

For the one-dish cook – From The Oven to The Table

By Diana Henry
Published by Mitchell Beazley
€29.40

For the chocoholic – Butlers Chocolate Cookbook

From Butlers Chocolates
Published by O’Brien Press
€19.99

For the time-pressed cook – Super Food in Minutes

By Donal Skehan
Published by Hodder & Stoughton
€29.10

For the growing gardener – GIY’s Know-It-Allmanac

By Michael Kelly and Muireann Ní Chíobháin
Published by GIY
€25

For the bread addict – The Irish Countrywomen’s Association Book of Bread and Baking

By The Irish Countrywomen’s Association
Published by Gill Books
€22.99

For the culinary nerd – From Scratch

By Michael Ruhlman
Published by Abrams
€33

For the comfort food addict – Simple Comforts

By Mary Berry
Published by Penguin Random House
€28.99

For the artistic eye – Everyday Fresh

By Donna Hay
Published by Harper Collins
€20