Garden Variety

“When I first discovered Timothy’s recipes, I was blown away by his talent for bringing such magical flavors into such fresh plant-based food. Garden Variety is full of Timothy’s creative visions celebrating fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs rather than relying on processed ingredients.”
—Tori Amos, American singer and songwriter

“The infectious enthusiasm in Timothy Pakron’s Garden Variety sprouts right from his dozen raised beds, drip line and all, into a book filled with confidently flavored recipes and clever ingredient combinations. For anyone looking to cook more seasonally and plant-forward, this is the nudge you need.”
—Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Cooking and Near & Far

“Having tasted Timothy’s cooking and walked with him through the beautiful garden behind his New Orleans home, I can say that his new cookbook Garden Variety captures the essence of both experiences. It’s a reflection of the world he has lovingly cultivated—warm, generous, and mouthwateringly inspiring.”
—Tig Notaro, comedian and writer

“Timothy has a rare gift for making vegetables feel both comforting and exciting. In Garden Variety, he invites readers into his garden, laying out a beautiful but never intimidating path for cooking plants with joy, intention, and confidence. Cook this book and you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes that celebrate abundance and seasonality.”
—Nisha Vora, New York Times bestselling author of Big Vegan Flavor

“Timothy Pakron cooks and gardens with such intention and sincerity that every page of Garden Variety feels considered, gentle, and deeply rooted in beauty. His way of seeing the world invites you to pause, notice the light on the leaves, and appreciate the quiet beauty of growing and cooking your own food. This book isn’t just stunning; it’s soulful and grounding, and it has quickly become one of the most loved books in my collection.”
—Joy Wilson, creator of Joy the Baker

“Garden Variety is a beautiful, personal, and incredibly inspiring book for anyone who loves bright and flavorful vegetable-focused food. Timothy’s passion for home-grown and freshly picked produce shines through each thoughtful recipe and photograph. Not only will you find interesting uses for commonly found vegetables along with plenty of lesser-known ones, but also you’ll learn how to layer flavors with leaves, herbs, and roots. There’s even a whole sourdough section including gnocchi, cornbread, rye biscuits, and pumpernickel. With this book in hand it’s impossible not to be drawn into the kitchen.”
—Amy Chaplin, James Beard Award–winning author of Whole Food Cooking Every Day and At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen

“In a world of designer vegan products, this book is something else entirely: a whole life that happens to include recipes—Timothy saying ‘Here’s my kitchen, here’s what I grow, here’s what I make.’ Whether it’s perfectly braised greens, a gorgeous pot of beans, or a breathtaking au poivre, he’ll show you how. Some of this you’ll cook every day. Some you’ll save for special occasions. Either way, you’ll enjoy the visit.”
—Isa Chandra Moskowitz, bestselling author of Veganomicon and Isa Does It