If recipe downloads are anything to go by, Australian home cooking in 2025 is all about comfort, value and global flavours. Data from this year’s most searched and downloaded recipes shows we’re cooking more at home – and reaching well beyond traditional Aussie fare to do it.

From warming noodle bowls and curries to simple pasta dishes, bakes and nostalgic desserts, this is what Australians are really eating in their own kitchens right now.

Australians are increasingly turning to international comfort food for everyday meals. Japanese-inspired dishes like chicken ramen and simple noodle bowls are among the most downloaded recipes of the year, offering warmth, flavour and affordability.

Indian flavours are also dominating home kitchens, with masala potatoes, vegetable curries and spice-forward dishes proving popular thanks to their low cost and high flavour payoff. Italian classics remain a staple, particularly easy pasta sauces, baked pasta dishes and gnocchi, which are simple to make and ideal for feeding a household.

At the same time, Australians are favouring budget-friendly, low-effort cooking. One-pan meals, vegetable-forward dishes and recipes using pantry staples like potatoes, eggs, rice and pasta are being saved in large numbers.

Baking hasn’t disappeared either – but it’s gone back to basics. Downloaded recipes show a strong appetite for classic cookies, cinnamon rolls and simple cakes, alongside a growing interest in gluten-free and adaptable versions of old favourites.

Together, the trends paint a picture of modern Australian home cooking: practical, global, comforting and flexible.

Top 10 most downloaded recipe searches in Australia (2025)

Based on national recipe search and download trends, these are the dishes Australians are cooking most at home this year:

Chicken ramen

Masala potatoes

Easy homemade pasta sauce

Chilli peanut noodles

Baked pasta (vegetarian or chicken)

Classic chocolate chip cookies

Gluten-free cinnamon rolls

Potato and cheese galette

Vegetable curry

One-pan roast chicken and vegetables

These recipes share a common theme: they’re affordable, comforting and adaptable, making them perfect for everyday cooking.

The idea of a single “Australian cuisine” may be outdated. In 2025, Australians are just as likely to cook ramen or curry as they are a roast dinner – and that diversity is reflected in the recipes we’re downloading and saving.

Australian home cooking today is less about rigid tradition and more about what works: food that’s comforting, cost-effective and full of flavour.