10 of the best cookery apps for iPhone, iPad and Android

From soups and stews to roasts, vegetarian and vegan meals - here are some of the most helpful apps to get you cooking

The recent rumpus about the BBC's plans for its recipes websites showed how many of us are turning to digital sources rather than traditional books when cooking. Inevitably, there are apps for that. Lots of them.

Here are 10 of the best cookery apps for Android and iOS, covering various cuisines, themes and age groups/abilities. Prices are correct at the time of writing, and "IAP" refers to in-app purchases - usually for extra bundles of recipes in this case.