Starting in September, the 2026 series of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) will see Nigella Lawson replacing Prue Leith as a judge. Joining Paul Hollywood in sampling the creations offered up by this year’s batch of star-bakers-in-waiting, Lawson brings decades of culinary expertise to the Bake Off tent. Since 1998, Lawson has penned a dozen cookbooks – several of which have been accompanied by popular TV cookery programmes, such as Nigellissima. The self-described home cook has also been a judge on MasterChef Australia and on Channel 4’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cookery competition The Taste. From chocolate Guinness cake to chilli jam, hearty platefuls of pasta and more, Nigella Lawson’s recipes lean towards comfort, simplicity and indulgence. “Life is complicated; cooking doesn't have to be,” she writes in the introduction to her cookbook At My Table. Whether you want to whip up tasty weekday meals for the family or decadent desserts to impress your dinner-party guests, Lawson’s cookbooks have you covered. While we wait for the upcoming series of GBBO to kick off next month, here are the Nigella Lawson cookbooks to dig into for a foodie fix. Read more: The baking kit worthy of star bakers 'How to Eat' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage PublishingIn 2018, a Vintage Classics 20th anniversary edition of Lawson’s very first cookbook, How to Eat, was published. From beef braised in beer to aubergine moussaka and Bakewell tart, this cookbook is filled with reliable classics for busy home cooks who want to make tasty food with minimal fuss. 'Nigellissima: Instant Italian Inspiration' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage PublishingInspired by Lawson’s time spent in Italy and her love for the country and its food, this cookbook is bursting with pasta dishes, flavourful stews, and risotto recipes. From a Sicilian cauliflower salad to an Italian take on roast chicken, monkfish medallions wrapped in Parma ham and more, there’s plenty to whet the appetite - and that’s before you even get to the sweet section. As a bonus, the final portion of the book is dedicated to recipes for an Italian-inspired Christmas. 'How to be a Domestic Goddess' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage PublishingOut of all of Nigella Lawson’s cookbooks, this is perhaps the one that will appeal the most to fans of Bake Off. A celebration of baking, it features recipes such as bitter-orange and blueberry tart; cheese blintzes (a type of filled pancake parcel); baklava muffins and much more.'Feast' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage PublishingFood is an important part of any celebration, and that is exactly the focus of this cookbook. From Christmas, Hannukah and Eid to Valentine’s Day and general party food, there are recipes here to cater for myriad special occasions. Indulge in a chocolate Guinness cake, delight in aromatic lamb meatballs or push the boat out with champagne risotto. 'At My Table' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage PublishingContinuing to champion home cooking, this book celebrates the food that Lawson loves to cook for family and friends. If you enjoy throwing dinner parties, there are plenty of recipes here to impress your guests. Try the beef and aubergine fatteh, coconut shrimp with turmeric yogurt, and scented citrus cake - all washed down with a grapefruit margarita.'Cook, Eat, Repeat' by Nigella Lawson, published by Vintage Publishing“More than just a mantra, ‘cook, eat, repeat’ is the story of my life,” writes Lawson. This book combines narrative essays with tempting recipes that showcase some of Lawson’s favourite ingredients. You’ll find beef cheeks with port and chestnuts; fish finger bhorta; and a blood orange and passionfruit pavlova among the dishes gracing the pages of this, Lawson’s most recent, book. Read more: Best air fryer cookbooks, reviewed