Every Leaf, Every Stem - by Pierce Abernathy (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover the joy of cooking the produce of each season with vibrant, creative, and approachable recipes from the acclaimed food content creator Pierce Abernathy

Turning to the flavors of fresh, seasonal produce for inspiration, Pierce Abernathy's superpower is making unfamiliar or overlooked vegetables thrilling. With his laid-back approach and uniquely appealing recipes, he has attracted a devoted online following for his creativity in transforming healthy ingredients into meals that feel luxurious and indulgent. You'll never tire of your market haul with Pierce's fresh take on vegetarian cooking--lots of dips, twists on classics, and unexpected turns that make your dish sublime.

In Every Leaf, Every Stem, seasonal ingredients take center stage in delicious and doable dishes like a flavorful summertime Panzanella with Peaches and Fried Basil and a silky Squash Soup with Kimchi and Nori Croutons for winter. There are plenty of his signature dips, like a vegan Swiss Chard and Artichoke Dip, and desserts, like a Rhubarb and Fennel Upside Down Cake. For year-round flexibility, Pierce also includes a chapter of evergreen dishes that can be made with pantry staples and readily available produce, like a versatile Roasted Pepper Caponata and a perfect Shaved Fennel Salad. The recipes flow naturally from light and crunchy to hearty and generous, so you can follow your cravings to a satisfying, plant-based meal, whether you're coming home from the farmers' market or your local grocery store.

Every Leaf, Every Stem invites readers to explore new ingredients and experiment with techniques to gain more confidence in the kitchen. With his creative approach to cooking, Pierce demystifies the foods you might be nervous to try by showing you how delicious they can be without a lot of fuss.

Review Quotes

"Every Leaf, Every Stem showcases Pierce Abernathy's talent for making every vegetable sing. These simple yet elegant recipes make me dream of summer (Tomato Toast with Corn Compound Butter) and brighten up the grayest days of winter (Avocado and Citrus Salad with Kumquat Vinaigrette). If you're familiar with his beautiful videos, you'll be excited to find his enthusiasm and excitement for produce on every page of this gorgeous collection."--Jess Damuck, recipe developer, food stylist, and author of Salad Freak

"I was lucky enough to get to eat Pierce's disarmingly delicious food in an intimate setting the very first time I met him. This cookbook pretty much allows you to do the same. You get a peek into his brain--the WHY and the HOW behind his singular culinary style. Also, there are dips. SO MANY DIPS."--David Zilber, bestselling coauthor of The Noma Guide to Fermentation

"Every Leaf, Every Stem isn't just a vegetable cookbook, it's a smart, grounded argument for cooking with curiosity and intention. The wildly talented Pierce Abernathy treats produce as something worth real technique and pleasure. Rooted in seasonality and waste reduction without being precious, the book will quietly sharpen your instincts as you cook. Thoughtful, practical, and genuinely cookable, it reads like advice from a friend who knows their stuff and wants you to enjoy being in the kitchen."--Andy Baraghani, James Beard Award-winning author of The Cook You Want to Be

About the Author

Pierce Abernathy is a recipe developer, content creator, and model based in Brooklyn, New York. His path to the culinary arts was carved by a combination of insatiable curiosity, a seasonal approach to plant-forward cooking, and his Armenian heritage. He has cultivated a diverse career in front of and behind the camera, from walking in Gucci's SS22 Love Parade runway show, cooking experiences for brands all over the world, to producing and editing videos for BuzzFeed and the New York Times.