Encyclopedia of Jewish Food

This substantial 544-page hardcover work will feature 800 entries and 300 recipes, ranging from the traditional (Hannukah) to the unusual (Csipetke, or Hungarian Pinched Dumplings), all arranged alphabetically. Special features include recipes, art, and maps throughout.

GIL MARKS is a chef, rabbi, writer, historian, and expert on Jewish cooking. The author of five cookbooks, including the James Beard winner and IACP finalist Olive Trees and Honey, he was the founding editor of Kosher Gourmet magazine and currently writes for various Jewish and food-related publications. He has served as a guest lecturer at The Culinary Institute of America and has been featured on radio and television. Follow his Jewish Food blog and find out more on his website, gilmarks.com.