The Modern Jewish Table: 100 Kosher Recipes from Around the Globe

Tracey Fine and Georgie Tarn present a contemporary approach to kosher cooking in The Modern Jewish Table. They aim to update traditional dishes with global influences for home cooks of all skill levels. The book moves beyond standard fare like chopped liver and matzo bread to offer recipes such as Mock Chopped Liver, Sephardi Saffron Chicken Soup, and Princess Pad Thai. The authors write from the perspective of average home cooks, providing witty tips and shortcuts to make preparation easier. The content is organized into distinct sections including Small plates, Sensational soup, Salads, Fish with no fingers, Meat the main event, Veg out, and VIP very important pareve desserts. Readers will find specific chapters on Cake, Cookies & tiny treats that take the biscuit, and Couture chocolate. The text includes stunning photography and outrageous tips to guide users through the recipes. It covers international flavors while maintaining kosher standards, offering dishes like Street Food Gefilte Fish Bites, Crème Fraiche Vegetable Latkes, and Kunafa Middle Eastern Cheese Cake. This volume suits those interested in revamping traditional Jewish fare with unique global twists. It is less suitable for readers seeking strictly historical or religious texts without culinary application. The book introduces innovative dishes designed to become future traditions. It concludes with practical advice on setting the table and a gadget gift list to assist in the kitchen.