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Fast and Fabulous Updated Kosher Classics

(Family Features) - Susie Fishbein, best-selling author of the Kosher by Design cookbook series, is a household presence in thousands of kitchens across America. This time the kosher diva is serving up an ingredient we can all use more of — time. Just in time for the holiday season, her newest cookbook "Kosher by Design — Short On Time" which is available in November, aims to help busy people who want homemade, delicious meals made quick. Fishbein has created foundational, yet diversified recipes that can be made in advance and mixed and matched with other recipes. All use common ingredients to create uncommon meals in record time.

Fishbein's new cookbook makes a perfect Chanukah gift and features 140 new triple-tested recipes, each accompanied by a full-color photo. Preparation and cooking times are included, as is a comprehensive index and cross-referencing guide.

Unlike other cookbooks in the Kosher by Design series, "Kosher by Design — Short On Time" takes on a multi-cultural twist. Since kosher food is more popular today than ever, Fishbein includes kosher versions of Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern and even Italian dishes. Tailored to any taste, the recipes in this new book are unique, delicious, simple, and of course, short on time. Since entertaining sometimes happens at the last minute, Fishbein has included some practical approaches for quick and easy tablescaping décor and stress-free decorating tips to help you pull together a beautiful ambiance to add to your delicious meal.

In addition to her newest book, Fishbein has debuted "Kosher by Design Entertains" and "Kosher by Design Kids in the Kitchen."

Looking for a great Chanukah recipe? Try this unique twist on a holiday favorite.

Guacamole Latkes
By Susie Fishbein for Manischewitz
Yields: 14 to 18 latkes

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons sea salt
3 avocados, peeled with pit removed
1/2 large red onion, minced
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Peanut oil
Manischewitz Mild Thick & Chunky Salsa

Grate potatoes; place in large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, then add salt.
In a medium bowl, mash avocado with a fork. Add onions, peppers and beans. Mix to combine.
Add egg mixture and avocado mixture to potatoes. Gingerly toss to combine.
In a large skillet, heat oil until very hot but not smoking. If using a thermometer, bring oil to 375°F.
Add potato mixture to oil 1/4 cup at a time. Fry until golden; flip and fry until golden on other side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all potatoes are used.
Serve with salsa.

SOURCE: Kosher by Design Cookbook