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One Dish Four Ways

Written by

Barney Desmazery

Published

21 May 2026

Who’s the author? Barney Desmazery is one of the longest-serving members of the Good Food team and a familiar name to many home cooks. After beginning his career in restaurant kitchens across London, France, and Australia, Barney moved into recipe development, where he has spent years creating and testing dishes for Britain’s best-known food media brand.

Alongside developing recipes, Barney regularly appears at live food events and on Good Food’s social channels, where his practical, flavour-first cooking style has earned a loyal following. His recipes are known for being reliable, approachable, and packed with comforting flavours.

What’s it about? One Dish Four Ways takes 25 of the UK’s most popular dishes and reinvents them for every season, giving you 100 recipes that keep familiar favourites feeling fresh all year round.

The idea is simple: one much-loved dish, four seasonal variations. So alongside a rich Triple Cheese Lasagne for winter, you’ll also find lighter and brighter takes for spring and summer, plus cosy autumn versions that make the most of seasonal ingredients.

Covering everything from soups and salads to creamy pastas, pies, and desserts, this book is full of easy, crowd-pleasing recipes designed for everyday cooking. There are also practical tips for batch cooking, storing leftovers, and getting ahead, making it even easier to work these dishes into your weekly routine.

Recipes we love: Potato and Pesto Lasagne, Marry Me Roast Chicken and Gravy, Pappardelle with Broad Beans and Mustard, Smoked Haddock and Swiss Chard Gratin.

Perfect for: Busy home cooks who want easy seasonal recipes with familiar favourites.

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