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Winner, James Beard Award for Best Book in Vegetable-Focused Cooking

Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Bon Appétit, Food Network Magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, USA Today, Seattle Times, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Library Journal, Eater, and more
 

Featured in The Strategist ’s Nonobvious Wedding Gift Guide

“Of the many vegetable-focused cookbooks on the market, few espouse the dual goals of starting from square one and of deploying minimal ingredients for maximum enjoyment. Joshua McFadden’s guide excels at both. These are recipes that every last relative around your holiday table would use because they’re umami-rich and can be made on a weeknight.”
—USA Today, 8 Cookbooks for People Who Don’t Know How to Cook

“If you’re finding pantry cooking to mean too many uninspired pots of beans, might I suggest Six Seasons? [It] both highlights a perfectly ripe plant . . . and shows you how to transform slightly less peak-season produce (yes, the cabbage lurking in the back of your fridge right now counts) with heat, spice, acid, and fat.”
—Epicurious 

“Never before have I seen so many fascinating, delicious, easy recipes in one book. . . . [Six Seasons is] about as close to a perfect cookbook as I have seen . . . a book beginner and seasoned cooks alike will reach for repeatedly.”
—Lucky Peach

Joshua McFadden, chef and owner of renowned trattoria Ava Gene’s in Portland, Oregon, is a vegetable whisperer. After years racking up culinary cred at New York City restaurants like Lupa, Momofuku, and Blue Hill, he managed the trailblazing Four Season Farm in coastal Maine, where he developed an appreciation for every part of the plant and learned to coax the best from vegetables at each stage of their lives.

In Six Seasons, his first book, McFadden channels both farmer and chef, highlighting the evolving attributes of vegetables throughout their growing seasons—an arc from spring to early summer to midsummer to the bursting harvest of late summer, then ebbing into autumn and, finally, the earthy, mellow sweetness of winter. Each chapter begins with recipes featuring raw vegetables at the start of their season. As weeks progress, McFadden turns up the heat—grilling and steaming, then moving on to sautés, pan roasts, braises, and stews. His ingenuity is on display in 225 revelatory recipes that celebrate flavor at its peak.
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Editorial Reviews

Review

“A great book. Period. . . . Never before have I seen so many fascinating, delicious, easy recipes in one book. . . . In fact, it’s about as close to a perfect cookbook as I have seen. What McFadden and Holmberg have achieved is no small feat: This is a book that will educate nearly everyone who picks it up, a book beginner and seasoned cooks alike will reach for repeatedly. It’s the rare book that achieves what it sets out to do, and manages to do so in a manner that is both appetizing and engaging. It is accessible without sacrificing its artistry.”
—Lucky Peach
 
“The book’s appealingly simple recipes are focused on delivering big flavor.”
—The Wall Street Journal, The Best Books to Give to the Food Lover in Your Life

“Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables is poised to join the veggie canon. . . . The flavors are big. . . . They’re also layered and complex, despite their apparent simplicity. What will really change your cooking is [McFadden’s] approach to seasoning. . . . Trust me: Read this book and you’ll never look at cabbage the same way again.”
—Bon Appétit

 “Achieves the near-impossible: Recipe after recipe of restaurant-quality food that isn’t difficult to put together.”
—Eater

“Stellar mix-and-match recipes that highlight produce at its gorgeous peak.”
—Food Wine
 
“The Six Seasons cookbook. Have you bought it yet? I know this is awfully bossy of me, but I think you should. I think that if you, like me, delight in inventive but not overly complicated vegetable preparations (225 of them, even), things you hadn’t thought of but that you’ll immediately tuck into your repertoire, you’re going to love this book as much as I do. I confess I’ve had it for almost a year. In that year, I’ve been almost overwhelmed with how much I’ve wanted to cook from it.”
—SmittenKitchen.com

“Exciting flavor combinations mean this is no mere guide to vegetables but a primer on how to make them taste their exciting best.”
—Fine Cooking
 
“Downright thrilling. . . . Divided into six seasons rather than the traditional four—a more accurate reflection of what’s happening in the fields—the book encourages readers to embrace what he calls ‘the joyful ride of eating with the seasons. . . .’ On page after page, McFadden presents a deliciously enlightening way of cooking with vegetables.”
—Sunset

“Enduringly rewarding. I am utterly consumed with Six Seasons and feel I could cook from it every day without tiring.”
—Nigella Lawson
 
“This cookbook might put meat out of business. It’s that good. . . . A rare source of new ideas about vegetables. McFadden’s forward-looking sensibility infuses every recipe.”
—Portland Monthly
 
“Brilliant.”
—Food52

“[This is] a cookbook I’ve gotten a little obsessed with. . . . The book offers inspiring treatments for vegetables that are often relegated to a boring crudité tray—if you’re looking for a new way to treat celery or cabbage, you need a copy.”
—Serious Eats
 
“Six Seasons is a beautiful book. But it’s more than a pretty face: It’s a practical primer that begs to come into the kitchen—and won’t disappoint once you get it there.”
—Santa Fe New Mexican
 
“An exuberant, engaging approach to vegetables. . . . Six Seasons is a joy. . . . [It] manages to feel comprehensive without sacrificing delight and humor.”
—Portland Press Herald
 
“The most exciting approach to home cooking I’ve seen all year. . . . Six Seasons is one of the most satisfying cookbooks I’ve purchased in years, and McFadden’s insights into seasoning are invaluable, even for an experienced home cook.”
—Willamette Week
 
“A must-have cookbook that stands out from the crowd of vegetable-centric cookbooks. . . . This cookbook deserves to become a well-thumbed, vital addition to any kitchen.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“Essential techniques that can help cooks become better at preparing seasonal and local vegetables. . . . Attractive vegetable recipes range from brightly colored raw and cooked salads to indulgent appetizers, pastas, and baked goods. Under McFadden’s tutelage, cooks will learn how to bring out the best in every humble vegetable.”
—Library Journal, starred review
 
“McFadden’s debut cookbook is an invaluable resource for all things veggie.”
—Booklist, starred review
 
“Visionary. . . . Beautifully produced.”
—BookPage
 
“Glorious.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
“This is not a cookbook for coffee tables or artfully curated bookshelves! Its recipes demand to be tasted until the pages are dog-eared and sauce-splattered and stick together. Compulsory for the home cook.”
—Dan Barber, chef/co-owner of Blue Hill
 
“Joshua McFadden has the soul of a farmer, and his recipes are beautifully in tune with the seasons and the land.”
—Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse
 
“Joshua [understands] vegetables from the perspective of both a farmer and chef. His mouthwatering and terrific solutions . . . get the most out of vegetables from their beginning to their last act on our plates.”
—David Chang, chef/owner of Momofuku
 
“We always knew Joshua was a vegetable magician, but this is so much more. We learned something new on every page. Six Seasons is a brilliant cookbook.”
—Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman, cofounders of Four Season Farm

About the Author

Joshua McFadden is a bringing fresh energy to Berney Farm, a historic fifty-acre gem in Springdale, Oregon. Here, he's building a unique agricultural complex where farming, food, and design come together in creative collaborations. When he's not working the land, Joshua is a sought-after consultant in the food world—helping to craft packaged and prepared foods, launch brands from the ground up, and rethink what fast-casual and fast food can be. Joshua’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, co-written with Martha Holmberg, earned him a James Beard Award in 2018. His second, Grains for Every Season: Rethinking Our Way with Grains, was a James Beard Award finalist in 2021. Follow him on Instagram at @jj__mc.

Martha Holmberg is a food writer who has authored or co-authored nine cookbooks. Modern Sauces was a James Beard Award finalist. Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, written with chef Joshua McFadden, won the James Beard Award, and Grains for Every Season, also with McFadden, was a James Beard Award finalist. Holmberg was the editor in chief of Fine Cooking magazine for a decade, the food editor of The Oregonian newspaper in Portland, Oregon, and the founder of MIX magazine. She studied cooking at La Varenne in Paris, where she worked for several years as a private chef. Holmberg lives in Spokane, Washington. Follow her on Instagram @marthaholmberg.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review for "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables"

A.C. · July 25, 2023

As an avid home cook and vegetable enthusiast, I recently delved into the culinary world presented in "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables," and it has completely changed the way I approach cooking and savoring vegetables.This cookbook, written by Joshua McFadden, takes a refreshing and innovative approach to vegetable-centric cooking, divided into the six distinct seasons of the produce calendar. Each season celebrates the bounty of vegetables available during that time, inspiring me to embrace the seasonal variations and experiment with new flavors and ingredients.One of the book's strengths lies in its thoughtful organization and informative content. The author's deep understanding of vegetables shines through, as he shares insights into the unique characteristics of each vegetable and the best ways to highlight their flavors. From root vegetables in winter to tender greens in spring, the recipes are tailored to make the most of the seasonal offerings.I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the recipes presented in "Six Seasons." While some cookbooks can be overwhelming with elaborate techniques, McFadden's approach is approachable and encourages home cooks of all skill levels to explore and enjoy the pleasures of vegetable-focused dishes. Each recipe is well-written and easy to follow, and the accompanying photographs beautifully capture the vibrant colors of the dishes.The emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients resonates with my desire to create sustainable and wholesome meals. The cookbook has inspired me to visit farmers' markets and explore a wider range of vegetables, opening up a whole new world of culinary possibilities.As I worked my way through the recipes, I found myself experimenting with flavors and textures, gaining a newfound appreciation for the versatility of vegetables. The dishes are not only delicious but also nutritious, making it easier to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet.In terms of value for money, "Six Seasons" is a treasure trove of vegetable-based culinary inspiration. Its timeless appeal and focus on seasonal cooking make it a book I will turn to year after year. The wealth of knowledge and culinary wisdom within its pages make it an invaluable addition to any home cook's collection.In conclusion, "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables" is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their vegetable cooking game and embrace the joys of seasonal produce. Joshua McFadden's approachable style, insightful guidance, and mouthwatering recipes have enriched my culinary journey, and I highly recommend this book to all vegetable lovers and aspiring chefs alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbook, and recommended for anyone with a garden

C.M. · January 27, 2021

This cookbook was a total revelation to me, and has now dictated what I plant in my own home garden. The recipes are divided not by "mains" and "sides" or even "meat" and "veg" but rather by what's in season and when. The book begins with some basics, like simple flatbreads that you can use as a base for the things that follow; easy pickles, to preserve the things you might grow too much of (I have become obsessed with pickled cherries as a result of this book), and simple compound butters to enhance easy meat and vegetable dishes.In the winter, when I'm craving anything that isn't a meat and potato, here are recipes using things I can readily find that will bring some life and brightness to a meal. From there it eased me into what to do with all of the tomatoes, zucchini, and chard I had overplanted. I'm not a great gardener, but I try--I'd never eaten a fava bean in my life (you can't find them fresh or frozen in stores where I live) and I had enjoyed every recipe I'd tried, so I grew some. I will never NOT plant favas again.The recipes are simple, beautiful, balanced, fresh, and delicious. If I had to give up all of my cookbooks but one, this is the one I would keep.

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important cookbook for vegetables and entertaining you will ever need

k.l.b. · June 12, 2025

This is absolutely a book everyone should own. It covers so much information. It is a vegetable book but so much more...The authors Joshua McFadden along with Martha Holmberg covers so much information as to products your pantry should contain and why these products. The recipes are not your usual fat laden boring recipes but beautiful recipes you can use for entertaining. There are sections for seasonal recipes that make it easy for entertaining in the seasons. Put several of these on your gift list for all your friends!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book stays on my kitchen counter

O. · June 7, 2025

I’ve now made numerous recipes from this wonderful book. I’ve also gifted it to my three adult children and two of my grandchildren. They too love the unique, simple, mega flavorful, easy to create recipes. Special note to the fabulous Caper-Raisin Vinaigrette, (pg 39) and most recently the Cauliflower Steak w/Provolone & Pickled Peppers (pg 191). Really appreciated the suggested brand of peppers, Mama Lil’s, because they made all the difference to elevating the flavor.Highly recommend this recipe book, it’s the first actual recipe book I’ve purchased in decades and thrilled that I bought it. Now cooking my way through the pages, mostly per season. Love this special cookbook.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing recipes!

K.H. · December 9, 2024

I love this cookbook! I am a VERY novice chef. I hesitate to even associate myself with the word chef because I consider myself a waffle box level recipe follower! That said, every recipe in this book that I’ve tried to make turns out incredible. The author Josh McFadden has a way of writing the instructions that make it easy to follow and interesting to read. I have bought this cookbook for almost every person in my family And it is one of my favorite gifts to give! Not only on the recipes, fun and unique, the pictures are beautiful! I went to his restaurant in Portland a couple times just before Covid and now that I live in St. Louis, I’m trying to make these recipes more just to bring me back to some of the amazing dishes I had at his restaurant.

Wonderful book

G. · September 18, 2020

This book is great!Reading it makes you wanna cook and savory vegetables with the same intensity and love as the author. I find it a great reference book to day to day meals, specially to help you vary with vegetables.

J'aime de plus en plus ce livre

L. · February 16, 2020

De plus en plus, au fil des saisons, je vois tous les légumes présentés dans ces recettes trouver leur place sur la table du marché, et je suis attiré par ce livre pour des idées simples, nourrissantes et gourmandes. Je pense que c'est le livre parfait pour quelqu'un qui veut inclure plus de légumes dans le régime alimentaire familial. Une excellente caractéristique des recettes du livre est que j'ai souvent tout ce dont j'ai besoin pour une recette donnée sans avoir à faire des courses specials.

Beautiful

D.W. · September 12, 2018

Lovely approach to seasonal cooking. Great photography. Beautiful recipes.

Awesome Cooking Book

B.N. · January 25, 2021

This is a unique cooking book. Although not a completely vegetarian book, the vegetables are the stars in the recipes. Each vegetable has its own chapter, organized by the seasons. The recipes are very innovative, new ways of seasoning and preparing vegetables are introduced, still most of it is not complicated food, the steps are easily explained and if you follow then, you will get delicious dishes.

On a shelf of 100s of cookery books this one stands out

C.G. · December 17, 2017

I'm a private caterer and always in search of new and interesting recipes that I haven't seen countless times before. I haven't had this long but I'm already turning to it for inspiration.The structure of the book is helpful and easy to use. Not only is it divided into 6 rather than 4 seasons but within those seasons, recipes are grouped together by main ingredient making it easy to flick through and see quickly if there's anything you fancy.Whilst veg based, some of the recipes include meat.So far my favourite recipe has been the raw butternut squash salad with brown butter. Yum!

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Description:

Winner, James Beard Award for Best Book in Vegetable-Focused Cooking

Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Bon Appétit, Food Network Magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, USA Today, Seattle Times, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Library Journal, Eater, and more
 

Featured in The Strategist ’s Nonobvious Wedding Gift Guide

“Of the many vegetable-focused cookbooks on the market, few espouse the dual goals of starting from square one and of deploying minimal ingredients for maximum enjoyment. Joshua McFadden’s guide excels at both. These are recipes that every last relative around your holiday table would use because they’re umami-rich and can be made on a weeknight.”
—USA Today, 8 Cookbooks for People Who Don’t Know How to Cook

“If you’re finding pantry cooking to mean too many uninspired pots of beans, might I suggest Six Seasons? [It] both highlights a perfectly ripe plant . . . and shows you how to transform slightly less peak-season produce (yes, the cabbage lurking in the back of your fridge right now counts) with heat, spice, acid, and fat.”
—Epicurious 

“Never before have I seen so many fascinating, delicious, easy recipes in one book. . . . [Six Seasons is] about as close to a perfect cookbook as I have seen . . . a book beginner and seasoned cooks alike will reach for repeatedly.”
—Lucky Peach

Joshua McFadden, chef and owner of renowned trattoria Ava Gene’s in Portland, Oregon, is a vegetable whisperer. After years racking up culinary cred at New York City restaurants like Lupa, Momofuku, and Blue Hill, he managed the trailblazing Four Season Farm in coastal Maine, where he developed an appreciation for every part of the plant and learned to coax the best from vegetables at each stage of their lives.

In Six Seasons, his first book, McFadden channels both farmer and chef, highlighting the evolving attributes of vegetables throughout their growing seasons—an arc from spring to early summer to midsummer to the bursting harvest of late summer, then ebbing into autumn and, finally, the earthy, mellow sweetness of winter. Each chapter begins with recipes featuring raw vegetables at the start of their season. As weeks progress, McFadden turns up the heat—grilling and steaming, then moving on to sautés, pan roasts, braises, and stews. His ingenuity is on display in 225 revelatory recipes that celebrate flavor at its peak.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A great book. Period. . . . Never before have I seen so many fascinating, delicious, easy recipes in one book. . . . In fact, it’s about as close to a perfect cookbook as I have seen. What McFadden and Holmberg have achieved is no small feat: This is a book that will educate nearly everyone who picks it up, a book beginner and seasoned cooks alike will reach for repeatedly. It’s the rare book that achieves what it sets out to do, and manages to do so in a manner that is both appetizing and engaging. It is accessible without sacrificing its artistry.”
—Lucky Peach
 
“The book’s appealingly simple recipes are focused on delivering big flavor.”
—The Wall Street Journal, The Best Books to Give to the Food Lover in Your Life

“Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables is poised to join the veggie canon. . . . The flavors are big. . . . They’re also layered and complex, despite their apparent simplicity. What will really change your cooking is [McFadden’s] approach to seasoning. . . . Trust me: Read this book and you’ll never look at cabbage the same way again.”
—Bon Appétit

 “Achieves the near-impossible: Recipe after recipe of restaurant-quality food that isn’t difficult to put together.”
—Eater

“Stellar mix-and-match recipes that highlight produce at its gorgeous peak.”
—Food Wine
 
“The Six Seasons cookbook. Have you bought it yet? I know this is awfully bossy of me, but I think you should. I think that if you, like me, delight in inventive but not overly complicated vegetable preparations (225 of them, even), things you hadn’t thought of but that you’ll immediately tuck into your repertoire, you’re going to love this book as much as I do. I confess I’ve had it for almost a year. In that year, I’ve been almost overwhelmed with how much I’ve wanted to cook from it.”
—SmittenKitchen.com

“Exciting flavor combinations mean this is no mere guide to vegetables but a primer on how to make them taste their exciting best.”
—Fine Cooking
 
“Downright thrilling. . . . Divided into six seasons rather than the traditional four—a more accurate reflection of what’s happening in the fields—the book encourages readers to embrace what he calls ‘the joyful ride of eating with the seasons. . . .’ On page after page, McFadden presents a deliciously enlightening way of cooking with vegetables.”
—Sunset

“Enduringly rewarding. I am utterly consumed with Six Seasons and feel I could cook from it every day without tiring.”
—Nigella Lawson
 
“This cookbook might put meat out of business. It’s that good. . . . A rare source of new ideas about vegetables. McFadden’s forward-looking sensibility infuses every recipe.”
—Portland Monthly
 
“Brilliant.”
—Food52

“[This is] a cookbook I’ve gotten a little obsessed with. . . . The book offers inspiring treatments for vegetables that are often relegated to a boring crudité tray—if you’re looking for a new way to treat celery or cabbage, you need a copy.”
—Serious Eats
 
“Six Seasons is a beautiful book. But it’s more than a pretty face: It’s a practical primer that begs to come into the kitchen—and won’t disappoint once you get it there.”
—Santa Fe New Mexican
 
“An exuberant, engaging approach to vegetables. . . . Six Seasons is a joy. . . . [It] manages to feel comprehensive without sacrificing delight and humor.”
—Portland Press Herald
 
“The most exciting approach to home cooking I’ve seen all year. . . . Six Seasons is one of the most satisfying cookbooks I’ve purchased in years, and McFadden’s insights into seasoning are invaluable, even for an experienced home cook.”
—Willamette Week
 
“A must-have cookbook that stands out from the crowd of vegetable-centric cookbooks. . . . This cookbook deserves to become a well-thumbed, vital addition to any kitchen.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“Essential techniques that can help cooks become better at preparing seasonal and local vegetables. . . . Attractive vegetable recipes range from brightly colored raw and cooked salads to indulgent appetizers, pastas, and baked goods. Under McFadden’s tutelage, cooks will learn how to bring out the best in every humble vegetable.”
—Library Journal, starred review
 
“McFadden’s debut cookbook is an invaluable resource for all things veggie.”
—Booklist, starred review
 
“Visionary. . . . Beautifully produced.”
—BookPage
 
“Glorious.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
“This is not a cookbook for coffee tables or artfully curated bookshelves! Its recipes demand to be tasted until the pages are dog-eared and sauce-splattered and stick together. Compulsory for the home cook.”
—Dan Barber, chef/co-owner of Blue Hill
 
“Joshua McFadden has the soul of a farmer, and his recipes are beautifully in tune with the seasons and the land.”
—Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse
 
“Joshua [understands] vegetables from the perspective of both a farmer and chef. His mouthwatering and terrific solutions . . . get the most out of vegetables from their beginning to their last act on our plates.”
—David Chang, chef/owner of Momofuku
 
“We always knew Joshua was a vegetable magician, but this is so much more. We learned something new on every page. Six Seasons is a brilliant cookbook.”
—Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman, cofounders of Four Season Farm

About the Author

Joshua McFadden is a bringing fresh energy to Berney Farm, a historic fifty-acre gem in Springdale, Oregon. Here, he's building a unique agricultural complex where farming, food, and design come together in creative collaborations. When he's not working the land, Joshua is a sought-after consultant in the food world—helping to craft packaged and prepared foods, launch brands from the ground up, and rethink what fast-casual and fast food can be. Joshua’s first book, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, co-written with Martha Holmberg, earned him a James Beard Award in 2018. His second, Grains for Every Season: Rethinking Our Way with Grains, was a James Beard Award finalist in 2021. Follow him on Instagram at @jj__mc.

Martha Holmberg is a food writer who has authored or co-authored nine cookbooks. Modern Sauces was a James Beard Award finalist. Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, written with chef Joshua McFadden, won the James Beard Award, and Grains for Every Season, also with McFadden, was a James Beard Award finalist. Holmberg was the editor in chief of Fine Cooking magazine for a decade, the food editor of The Oregonian newspaper in Portland, Oregon, and the founder of MIX magazine. She studied cooking at La Varenne in Paris, where she worked for several years as a private chef. Holmberg lives in Spokane, Washington. Follow her on Instagram @marthaholmberg.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review for "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables"

A.C. · July 25, 2023

As an avid home cook and vegetable enthusiast, I recently delved into the culinary world presented in "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables," and it has completely changed the way I approach cooking and savoring vegetables.This cookbook, written by Joshua McFadden, takes a refreshing and innovative approach to vegetable-centric cooking, divided into the six distinct seasons of the produce calendar. Each season celebrates the bounty of vegetables available during that time, inspiring me to embrace the seasonal variations and experiment with new flavors and ingredients.One of the book's strengths lies in its thoughtful organization and informative content. The author's deep understanding of vegetables shines through, as he shares insights into the unique characteristics of each vegetable and the best ways to highlight their flavors. From root vegetables in winter to tender greens in spring, the recipes are tailored to make the most of the seasonal offerings.I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the recipes presented in "Six Seasons." While some cookbooks can be overwhelming with elaborate techniques, McFadden's approach is approachable and encourages home cooks of all skill levels to explore and enjoy the pleasures of vegetable-focused dishes. Each recipe is well-written and easy to follow, and the accompanying photographs beautifully capture the vibrant colors of the dishes.The emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients resonates with my desire to create sustainable and wholesome meals. The cookbook has inspired me to visit farmers' markets and explore a wider range of vegetables, opening up a whole new world of culinary possibilities.As I worked my way through the recipes, I found myself experimenting with flavors and textures, gaining a newfound appreciation for the versatility of vegetables. The dishes are not only delicious but also nutritious, making it easier to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet.In terms of value for money, "Six Seasons" is a treasure trove of vegetable-based culinary inspiration. Its timeless appeal and focus on seasonal cooking make it a book I will turn to year after year. The wealth of knowledge and culinary wisdom within its pages make it an invaluable addition to any home cook's collection.In conclusion, "Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables" is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their vegetable cooking game and embrace the joys of seasonal produce. Joshua McFadden's approachable style, insightful guidance, and mouthwatering recipes have enriched my culinary journey, and I highly recommend this book to all vegetable lovers and aspiring chefs alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbook, and recommended for anyone with a garden

C.M. · January 27, 2021

This cookbook was a total revelation to me, and has now dictated what I plant in my own home garden. The recipes are divided not by "mains" and "sides" or even "meat" and "veg" but rather by what's in season and when. The book begins with some basics, like simple flatbreads that you can use as a base for the things that follow; easy pickles, to preserve the things you might grow too much of (I have become obsessed with pickled cherries as a result of this book), and simple compound butters to enhance easy meat and vegetable dishes.In the winter, when I'm craving anything that isn't a meat and potato, here are recipes using things I can readily find that will bring some life and brightness to a meal. From there it eased me into what to do with all of the tomatoes, zucchini, and chard I had overplanted. I'm not a great gardener, but I try--I'd never eaten a fava bean in my life (you can't find them fresh or frozen in stores where I live) and I had enjoyed every recipe I'd tried, so I grew some. I will never NOT plant favas again.The recipes are simple, beautiful, balanced, fresh, and delicious. If I had to give up all of my cookbooks but one, this is the one I would keep.

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important cookbook for vegetables and entertaining you will ever need

k.l.b. · June 12, 2025

This is absolutely a book everyone should own. It covers so much information. It is a vegetable book but so much more...The authors Joshua McFadden along with Martha Holmberg covers so much information as to products your pantry should contain and why these products. The recipes are not your usual fat laden boring recipes but beautiful recipes you can use for entertaining. There are sections for seasonal recipes that make it easy for entertaining in the seasons. Put several of these on your gift list for all your friends!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book stays on my kitchen counter

O. · June 7, 2025

I’ve now made numerous recipes from this wonderful book. I’ve also gifted it to my three adult children and two of my grandchildren. They too love the unique, simple, mega flavorful, easy to create recipes. Special note to the fabulous Caper-Raisin Vinaigrette, (pg 39) and most recently the Cauliflower Steak w/Provolone & Pickled Peppers (pg 191). Really appreciated the suggested brand of peppers, Mama Lil’s, because they made all the difference to elevating the flavor.Highly recommend this recipe book, it’s the first actual recipe book I’ve purchased in decades and thrilled that I bought it. Now cooking my way through the pages, mostly per season. Love this special cookbook.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing recipes!

K.H. · December 9, 2024

I love this cookbook! I am a VERY novice chef. I hesitate to even associate myself with the word chef because I consider myself a waffle box level recipe follower! That said, every recipe in this book that I’ve tried to make turns out incredible. The author Josh McFadden has a way of writing the instructions that make it easy to follow and interesting to read. I have bought this cookbook for almost every person in my family And it is one of my favorite gifts to give! Not only on the recipes, fun and unique, the pictures are beautiful! I went to his restaurant in Portland a couple times just before Covid and now that I live in St. Louis, I’m trying to make these recipes more just to bring me back to some of the amazing dishes I had at his restaurant.

Wonderful book

G. · September 18, 2020

This book is great!Reading it makes you wanna cook and savory vegetables with the same intensity and love as the author. I find it a great reference book to day to day meals, specially to help you vary with vegetables.

J'aime de plus en plus ce livre

L. · February 16, 2020

De plus en plus, au fil des saisons, je vois tous les légumes présentés dans ces recettes trouver leur place sur la table du marché, et je suis attiré par ce livre pour des idées simples, nourrissantes et gourmandes. Je pense que c'est le livre parfait pour quelqu'un qui veut inclure plus de légumes dans le régime alimentaire familial. Une excellente caractéristique des recettes du livre est que j'ai souvent tout ce dont j'ai besoin pour une recette donnée sans avoir à faire des courses specials.

Beautiful

D.W. · September 12, 2018

Lovely approach to seasonal cooking. Great photography. Beautiful recipes.

Awesome Cooking Book

B.N. · January 25, 2021

This is a unique cooking book. Although not a completely vegetarian book, the vegetables are the stars in the recipes. Each vegetable has its own chapter, organized by the seasons. The recipes are very innovative, new ways of seasoning and preparing vegetables are introduced, still most of it is not complicated food, the steps are easily explained and if you follow then, you will get delicious dishes.

On a shelf of 100s of cookery books this one stands out

C.G. · December 17, 2017

I'm a private caterer and always in search of new and interesting recipes that I haven't seen countless times before. I haven't had this long but I'm already turning to it for inspiration.The structure of the book is helpful and easy to use. Not only is it divided into 6 rather than 4 seasons but within those seasons, recipes are grouped together by main ingredient making it easy to flick through and see quickly if there's anything you fancy.Whilst veg based, some of the recipes include meat.So far my favourite recipe has been the raw butternut squash salad with brown butter. Yum!

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