"One pan. Big flavour. Barely any washing up.
Ireland''s best-loved chef is back, and this time he''s making midweek cooking effortless. In One Pan Wins, Neven Maguire brings his signature warmth and knack for real, crowd-pleasing flavour to a collection of meals that come together in a single pan, pot, tray or tin proof that a proper home-cooked dinner doesn''t have to mean a sink full of dishes.
Every recipe is built for busy lives: minimal prep, minimal mess, maximum comfort. Expect family favourites made genuinely doable, from a Lazy Beef Lasagne that delivers all the cosiness with none of the fuss, to a bright Thai Salmon and Green Vegetable Curry, a fragrant Slow Roast Spiced Leg of Lamb, a golden Spinach and Feta Filo Pie, and hearty Italian Sausages with Lentils. There''s something here for every night of the week and every kind of cook.
Warm, approachable and genuinely practical, it''s the kind of cookbook that earns a permanent spot on the kitchen counter and makes a lovely gift for the food lover in your life. Browse more from Ireland''s favourite chef and beyond in our Cookery collection, discover more home-grown talent across our Irish Books range, and see what else is topping our Best Sellers. A brand-new 2026 release, available now at Chapters Bookstore.
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FAQs
"What is Neven Maguire''s new cookbook for 2026?
It''s One Pan Wins, a collection of easy, flavour-packed meals made in a single pan, pot, tray or tin. Published by Gill Books, it''s designed to make weeknight cooking simpler for busy home cooks."
"What kind of recipes are in One Pan Wins?
Simple, family-friendly weeknight dishes with minimal washing up including Lazy Beef Lasagne, Thai Salmon and Green Vegetable Curry, Slow Roast Spiced Leg of Lamb, Spinach and Feta Filo Pie, and Italian Sausages with Lentils."
"What is one-pan cooking?
One-pan cooking means preparing a whole meal in a single pan, pot, tray or tin. It means less washing up, simpler prep, and big flavour for minimal effort exactly what this book is designed around."
"Is One Pan Wins suitable for beginners and busy families?
Yes. The recipes are built to be low-effort, approachable and family-friendly, making it ideal for busy households and anyone who''s newer to cooking."
"Are cookbooks a good Christmas gift?
Yes, cookbooks are a perennially popular Christmas present because they suit a wide range of people and price points, and a well-chosen one feels personal. Accessible, everyday titles from well-known chefs tend to be the safest crowd-pleasers for gifting."


