Long a favorite of in-the-know foodies, Korean cuisine is poised to become the next big food trend, with dishes like bibimbap and kimchi popping up on menus nationwide. With recipies drawn from their PBS series of the same name, Marja Vongerichten and three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten give viewers an insider’s look at Korea and its dishes.

As the show’s companion cookbook, THE KIMCHI CHRONICLES includes a recipe for every dish featured on the show and explains how they can be easily duplicated in an American kitchen. Chef Vongerichten also offers original dishes with a lighter, modern flair, showing how the flavors of the Korean table can be readily integrated into any meal.

For lovers of Korean food, those eager to experiment in search of an accessible introduction to this intriguing cuisine and readers who just want a little taste of culinary and cultural exploration outside the Western Hemisphere, THE KIMCHI CHRONICLES is sure to provide plenty of inspiration, information and entertainment.