Pinch of Nom books: a complete guide (2024)

Best for: those new to the Pinch of Nom phenomenon.

Pinch of Nom is the first Pinch of Nom recipe book. Showing that dieting should never be a barrier to good food, Kay and Kate share 100 incredible recipes – 33 of which are vegetarian – each tried and tested by twenty Pinch of Nom community members.

Whether it’s Cumberland Pie, Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, Mexican Chilli Beef or Chicken Balti, this food is so good you’ll never guess the calorie count. This book does not include ‘values’ from mainstream diet programmes as these are everchanging. Instead the recipes are labelled with helpful icons to guide you towards the ones that suit you best – whether you’re looking for something veggie, fancy a fakeaway, want to feed a family of four or have limited time to spare.

Best for: a companion to the original Pinch of Nom cookbook to keep you on track.

The Pinch of Nom Food Planner, companion to the first Pinch of Nom recipe book, is a six-month journal containing everything you need to chart progress, plan weekly meals and smash your goals.

Whether you want to keep track of calories, jot down your shopping lists, record healthy treats or celebrate key achievements, this book helps you plan for the future and see how far you’ve come. It'sset out in a simple format with diet diary-style pages that are easily adaptable to your personal slimming guidelines, and contains one brand new recipe per week, giving you twenty-six exclusive Pinch of Nom recipes.

Best for: recipes all under 400 calories.

The second Pinch of Nom cookbook, Pinch of Nom Everyday Light features 100 delicious recipes – all under 400 calories, for great-tasting meals and hassle-free slimming.

Featuring proper breakfasts, light takes on family favourites, cheeky fakeaways and speedy midweek meals,Pinch of Nom Everyday Lightis full of hearty, everyday recipes – nearly half of which are vegetarian. From Fish and Chips to Pizza Loaded Fries, Sloppy Dogs to Firecracker Prawns, and Hash Brown Breakfast Bake to Crying Tiger Beef, every recipe is less that 400 calories including accompaniments, and has been tried and tested by twenty Pinch of Nom community members.

Best for: a companion to the everyday light cookbook to keep you on track.

Complete with a ring-bound format and twenty-six exclusive Pinch of Nom recipes – this food planner is the perfect companion to the Pinch of Nom Everyday Light cookbook, giving you everything you need to chart your diet progress, cook brand-new favourites and reach your goals.

Best for: minimum fuss with maximum taste.

If you prefer minimum fuss, but are still looking for maximum flavour, the Pinch of Nom Quick & Easy cookbook is your new go-to. From all-in-one family favourites to batch-cook basics and speedy sweet treats,Pinch of NomQuick & Easy includes over 100 recipes that use easy-to-find ingredients to help you create meals that everyone will love – whether they’re watching their waistline or not.

Best for: a companion to the quick & easy cookbook to keep you on track.

Out 2 September 2021, this Pinch of Nom Food Planner is the perfect accompaniment to the Pinch of Nom cookbook, Quick & Easy. This ring-bound planner, which includes gorgeous stickers and tear-out pages for shopping lists, will help you to stay on track, plan and celebrate your achievements. The planner also includes twenty-six exclusive recipes that are delicious, packed with flavour and designed to keep you full and satisfied.

Best for: hearty dishes to please everyone.

From satisfying savoury dishes to indulgent desserts,Pinch of Nom Comfort Foodis available now and packed with over 100 hearty, slimming-friendly, delicious dishes that will keep you and your loved ones happy and healthy. Whether you're in the mood for a lazy weekend breakfast, a filling main or a warming pudding, this book is brimming with tasty meals that are easy to make and perfect for the colder months to come.

Best for: busy families and batch-cooking.

Make planning family meals easy with the help of this three-month companion from the million-copy bestselling authors ofPinch of Nom. With twenty-six exclusive Pinch of Nom recipes, this planner gives you everything you need to cook delicious family favourites, plan out your weekly meals and reach your personal goals.

Keep on top of your meals for the week with space to record the food you've added to the freezer each day, places to note down ingredients that need using up, and batch-cook advice to streamline your daily routine, complete with a handy ring-bound format and gorgeous Nom stickers and tear-out pages for shopping lists.

Best for: simply enjoyable food.

Pinch of Nom: Enjoy is packed full of recipes that are simply, enjoyable. And that means both enjoyable to cook, and to eat. Including twists on takeaway classics, satisfying midweek dinners and decadent puddings, these recipes are suitable for a slimming diet, but without compromising on taste. Plus, there’s plenty of tips and swaps to tailor each dish to your tastes or dietary requirements.

‘By reinventing old favourites, trying classic flavours in new ways and making the most of our store cupboard, we’ve put together our most affordable collection of recipes yet.’ Kate and Kay

Pinch of Nom Budgetis bursting with slimming-friendly meals and desserts that bring all the flavour for a fraction of the cost, with simple methods for air fryers, slow cookers and electric pressure cookers offering loads of flexibility. From cheeky fakeaways and hearty one-pan meals to mouthwatering sweet treats, this food feels so indulgent, you’d never guess it’s also wallet friendly.