Garden Variety

A new cookbook focused on homegrown vegan recipes from the beloved home cook, gardener, and creator of Mississippi Vegan

Growing up, while Timothy Pakron watched his parents tend their garden he knew that someday he would want to put down the same kind of roots in a backyard of his own. When he moved to New Orleans after writing his first cookbook, Mississippi Vegan, he made his dream a reality and began growing a cornucopia of plants and produce in the plot of land behind his new home. From fragrant and zesty herbs to all manner of leafy greens, sturdy root veggies, lush fruit, and more, Timothy now cooks with fresh ingredients from his flourishing garden regularly, letting them inspire his cooking and guide him through the seasons. In Garden Variety, he encourages readers to develop a deeper connection with the natural world, and shows us how to bring its delicious flavors to our plates.

Timothy’s approach to plant-based cooking is elegant, exciting, and approachable, and always has a Southern flair. With basics like his Garden Miso Broth, hearty meals like his Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes with Toasted Pine Nuts, and even fresh vegetable and herb spreads, Garden Variety is full of ingenious recipes that will transform your cooking. With practical tips for roasting and sautéing any vegetable, baking your own rice to keep on hand, perfectly braising tofu every time, and leveling up any dish with essential, homemade condiments, Garden Variety makes it simple to cook plant-based from scratch. Beautifully photographed, it is both a work of art and a celebration of the magic of cooking with ingredients from the earth.