Fifty million Americans are mostly or completely lactose intolerant. The majority assume that steering clear of dairy means giving up their favorite dishes. Respected caterer, baker, and restaurateur Levana Kirschenbaum sets out to change that perception with this fabulous collection of creative and luscious recipes, all significantly leaner than their dairy-rich counterparts and made with natural dairy substitutes such as soy, rice, oat, and almond milks. Enjoy delicious foods such as Avocado Cucumber Soup, Blueberry Scones, Salmon Tomato Quiche, Tofu Spinach Lasagna, and Chestnut Almond Pudding with Chocolate Sauce. With a wide selection of both vegetarian and meat meals, these recipes will surprise and delight both the casual cook and the five-star chef.

About the Author:

Lévana Kirschenbaum was co-owner of Lévana Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side (alas, recently closed after thirty two years), and a pioneer in kosher upscale dining. She is a sought-after cooking teacher and prolific cookbook author, the diva of glorious, simple, healthy meals. She gets countless devoted fans for her fearless, practical and nutritious approach to cooking. She gives weekly cooking demos, and gets cooking demo engagements around the country and abroad: Get ready for dinner and a show! She has published Lévana’s Table: Kosher Cooking for Everyone, Lévana Cooks Dairy-Free!, and a book-DVD set based on her demo series called "In Short Order ” on cooking great meals in no time, in style and in good health. Her most recent release is The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen: Glorious Meals, Pure and Simple. Check out her website to find out more about her demos, cookbooks, food writing and entertaining stories at www.levanacooks.com