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The Modern Table

Kosher Recipes for Everyday Gatherings

“Infused with Kim’s warmth, impeccable taste, and deep passion for all things food and family, this beautifully designed cookbook ties together food, design and lifestyle in a manner that has never been seen in a kosher cookbook.” –Jamie Geller, cookbook author and Founder of the Kosher Media Network

“Kim Kushner’s table spreads are prettier than I’ll ever be.”

—Jake Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of Jew-ish

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Kim Kushner sprinkling rose petals on top of unglazed cake
Kim Kushner stuffing salmon with thyme and lemons on baking sheet

Book Description

Jam-packed with 75 simple and delicious recipes, entertaining ideas, menu inspirations, and so much more, Kim Kushner’s latest book, The Modern Table, presents kosher cuisine in a fresh, contemporary light. Whether you’re preparing a casual midweek dinner or a full-on Shabbat feast, this beautiful cookbook will help make every get-together special.

 

Author

Press

“Canadian chef Kushner pivots from elaborate Jewish holiday meals to simpler kosher fare ‘that can be prepped, cooked, and on the table in a heartbeat’ in her jubilant latest. […] Start to finish, this provides fresh ways to nurture and enhance the spirit of a kosher home.”

Publishers Weekly

“Kushner offers not only 90-plus well-honed recipes, but also ideas for on-trend hosting and gift giving that anyone will welcome. Worth reading; worth following; worth trying.”

Booklist starred review

Garlic-Confit Chicken with Lemon and Thyme Recipe

PureWow

Baby Gem with Pistachio Crumbs, Grainy Dijon, and Rose Petals Recipe

The Splendid Table

Sliced Citrus with Pistachio Dust Recipe

PureWow

Quick Fruit Crisp with Oats & Cinnamon

KATU 2 ABC News

“Kushner’s enthusiasm for playing hostess is irresistible, and the book itself […] is a warm embrace. It beautifully communicates her joy of cooking for family and friends and the love that is shared at every gathering. This book is an inspiration for us to create our very own modern table.”

Hadassah Magazine

Honeydew & Citrus Recipes

WGN9 TV

Kim’s Cabbage Salad with Cilantro and Salted Cashews

Between Carpools

This Israeli Cheesecake Is Delightfully Easy to Make

My Jewish Learning

Moroccan Anise and Sesame Tea Biscuits Recipe

My Jewish Learning

“Like her three previous bestsellers, the New York City-based cooking instructor’s latest cookbook reveals a culinary philosophy rooted in freshness, simplicity and an overwhelming desire to make every gathering special.”

Atlanta Journal Constitution

“If anyone should be serving up dinner party advice, it’s four-time bestselling cookbook author Kim Kushner.”

Daily Hive – Dished

Cookbook Author Kim Kushner brings delicious kosher recipes for any occasion

KHOU 11 Great Day Houston

Kim Kushner Debuts Cookbook at Fleishigs Event

COL Live

“Through visually appealing photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Kushner sets the tone for casual midweek dinners, elaborate Shabbat feasts, and everything in between.”

22 Best Cookbooks of 2022

Daily Hive

Moroccan Anise and Sesame Tea Biscuits

Aish

Leek, Lentil, and Chickpea Tagine

Aish

“Written with hosting in mind and laden with intoxicating dishes, Kim Kushner’s The Modern Table is a lovely and inspiring cookbook.”

Foreword Book Reviews

Garlic-Confit Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

PureWow

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Avocado Diaries

“No matter where you are this holiday weekend, it’s the perfect moment for these recipes from Kim Kushner’s new cookbook, The Modern Table: Kosher Recipes for Everyday Gatherings.”

The Post and Courier

Quick Baked Fish with Bread Crumbs and Herbs

Leite’s Culinaria

Fourteen books to read this summer

Jewish Insider

“The wonderful book, with 75 simple, elegant, and delicious recipes, presents kosher cuisine in a fresh, contemporary light.”

Jewish Standard

Honeydew with Sea Salt and Lime-Poppy Seed Drizzle and Sliced Citrus with Pistachio Dust

KATU 2 ABC

Honeydew & Citrus Recipes

WGNTV

The Modern Table is an elegant collection of delicious, fresh, seasonal, beautiful recipes.”

Mishpacha Magazine

Healthy Recipe Favorites of 2o22

Gloria Good Taste

The Modern Table will surely inspire readers to think outside the box, be creative and cook from the heart.”

Fleishigs

In Conversation with Kim Kushner

Avocado Diaries

Sliced Citrus with Pistachio Dust

Aol

15 Minute Herb Crumbed Fish

Pure Wow

“If there’s such a thing as a sexy salad, this might be it.”

Baby Gem with Pistachio Crumbs, Grainy Dijon, and Rose Petals

Splendid Table

Kosher Cuisine in a Fresh Contemporary Light

National Examiner

Honey Glazed Chicken Garlic Confit

Leite’s Culinaria

“A delightful and innovative addition to the realm of kosher cuisine”
Cookbooks Canada

Praise

“Seasonal, contemporary, delicious and kosher — exactly how I want to cook.”

–Arielle Mamiye, Culinary Director, Jewish Food Society

“With The Modern Table, Kim Kushner redefines kosher cooking with her fresh and contemporary approach.  The results are beautiful and delicious.”

–Bonnie Stern, cookbook author

“Kim Kushner’s table spreads are prettier than I’ll ever be.”

–Jake Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of Jew-ish

“Infused with Kim’s warmth, impeccable taste, and deep passion for all things food and family, this beautifully designed cookbook ties together food, design and lifestyle in a manner that has never been seen in a kosher cookbook.”

–Jamie Geller, cookbook author and Founder of the Kosher Media Network

“Kim Kushner’s distinctive style and voice resonates through each page of her newest cookbook, The Modern Table. The magic of her recipes is their unique way of offering elegant new ideas in a relatable manner. Beyond the recipes are Kim’s effortless lifestyle and entertaining tips peppered throughout. Kim’s signature modern flair is evident in each visually stunning page and inspires me to create menus for Shabbat and dinner parties.”

–Shifra Klein, Fleishigs Magazine

 The Modern Table is an incredible and delicious resource! Kim’s approachable recipes are perfect for every day cooking and hosting.”

–Einat Admony, Chef-Owner Balaboosta & Taïm 

 

BOOK DETAILS

  • Hardcover
  • 8 × 10 inches
  • 192 pages
  • 978-1-77327-166-8
  • $40.00 CAD / $35.00 USD
  • April 2022