— Jewish Traditional Cooking by cook and food writer Ruth Joseph and former food editor of the Jewish Chronicle Simon Round; features more than 150 nostalgic and contemporary recipes – just in time for Passover. $29.95

— The Shamrock and Peach by Judith McLouglin. OK, it’s not new but with St. Patrick’s Day ahead, it’s worth looking at a colorful book of recipes where Old World cuisine blends with Southern cuisine. $29.95

— Eat. St./ Recipes from the Tastiest, Messiest, and Most Irresistible Food Truck by James Cunningham. The host of the hit show on the Cooking Channel takes you on the ultimate cross-country culinary road trip. Coming out in April. $20

— Southern Living / The Way to Fry by Norman King. If you grew up in the South, you probably didn’t know that food wasn’t fried. This book guides you to healthy versions of your fried favorites. $22.95