Levana Kirschenbaum was born and raised in Morocco and has traveled extensively, incorporating diverse culinary influences into her recipes. She is a master chef, co-owner of Manhattan’s popular Levana Restaurant, and author of Levana’s Table: Kosher Cooking for Everyone. Her new book, In Short Order, is a compilation of Levana’s fast, no-fuss tips and recipes. Her upcoming book, Levana Cooks Dairy-Free, is a much-anticipated cookbook that will surprise all those who think they must give up forbidden foods for dietary reasons. She has devoted herself to spreading the good word about natural, elegant, and simple cooking to thousands of cooks of all stripes: kosher, dairy-free, and beyond. Look for her light recipes and helpful hints in her new Bfruitfull.com column Levana’s Lean Regime.

And log on to www.levanacooks.com to register for her weekly classes, order her books and learn more about this sensational star of kosher cuisine.