Susan Beth Fishbein (born 1968) is an American Orthodox Jewish kosher cookbook author, cooking teacher, and culinary tour leader.
[7] After this project, Fishbein sought to upgrade her cooking knowledge by taking lessons and collecting recipes from professional chefs.
[3] Fishbein put a new spin on kosher and Jewish holiday classics with her creative recipes, such as Tri-Colored Matzah Balls,[13] Challah Napkin Rings,[3][11] and Beer-Braised Brisket.
[14] Though her recipes sport exotic names such as Broccoli and Almond Bisque, Pecan Crusted Grouper over Amaretto Whipped Potatoes, Kalamata and Mustard Crusted Roast Beef, Sweet Potato Wedges with Vanilla Rum Sauce, and Chocolate Mint Dalmatian Cookies,[9] Fishbein emphasizes the use of simple ingredients that can be found in any supermarket[2] and markets herself as an "everyday cook".
[3][15] In addition to recipes, Fishbein's books feature sample table settings and floral arrangements, party themes, wine lists, and explanations of Jewish traditions and kashrut laws[8] which are an educational aid for non-Orthodox readers.
[18] She claims that her popularity is even greater among Conservative and Reform Jewish women who do not have a kosher kitchen but are interested in cooking gourmet.