Bring Michigan’s iconic Zingerman’s Deli home with over 80 recipes for sandwiches, salads, soups, deli case favorites, and more (like Jewish favorites that, dare we say, might be better than Bubbe’s)!
For over forty years, Zingerman’s Deli has been the culinary heartbeat of Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving simple pleasures so well done, you really can taste the difference. For millions of Michiganders, visitors, and mail-order fans around the country, here, finally in their first-ever cookbook, are the long-kept secrets behind their classics including their iconic Reuben.
But The Zingerman’s Delicatessen Cookbook is more than just a cookbook—it’s a tribute to the vibrant community that has made the Deli a cherished institution since its inception in 1982. Chef and partner Rodger Bowser and writer Lindsay-Jean Hard share beloved memories of the Deli as well as recipes from its past and present, including traditional Jewish dishes like Potato Kugel and Knishes, their deli staples like their most-loved sandwiches and Zingerman’s Potato Salad, favorite meals like Tunisian Chicken, and so much more. Each recipe is a story, bringing to life the dedication of the Deli’s employees, local farmers, producers, and customers.
With photographs featuring beautiful food (that you don’t need a restaurant-quality kitchen to make) and the historic Deli itself, The Zingerman’s Delicatessen Cookbook brings the unique experience of Zingerman’s to your kitchen, letting you recreate their full-flavored, traditionally made foods at home.
