Eat Jewish

Bring family and friends together over delicious kosher meals from Melinda Strauss's Jewish family kitchen.

In Eat Jewish, Jewish social media influencer and Modern Orthodox Jew Melinda Strauss (@therealmelindastrauss) pairs over 100 traditional and modern kosher recipes with key stories and insights into Jewish tradition, history, and culture. Addressing commonly asked questions about Jewish tradition along the way, Melinda celebrates the idea that food has no boundaries and welcomes anyone to make Jewish food and experiment with kosher recipes.

What this book showcases most of all-and what binds it together-is family. Melinda's most popular food videos are of her family recipes-whether they're inspired by a Jewish holiday, her daughter's favorite Sabbath dishes, or her parents' and grandparents' recipes dedicated to their children and grandchildren-which Melinda is eager to share with the world.

With these versatile recipes, you can explore Jewish cooking in your home kitchen, no matter your skill level. Featuring a mouthwatering photo for each recipe, learn how to make:
Passover Bagels
Baked Gefilte Fish
Matzo Brei (Sweet and Savory)
Bagel, Lox & Cream Cheese Hamantaschen
Sumac & Za'atar Chicken
Barbecue Brisket Soup
Nora's Broccoli
S'mores Coconut Macaroons
Cinnamon Bun Challah Bread Pudding
and more!

Enrich your life with delicious Jewish dishes and the history behind them. Whether you want to learn more about Jewish culture, are searching for new recipes to add to your weekly Sabbath menu, or want to teach your children about traditional Jewish meals and holiday celebrations, Eat Jewish is sure to satisfy both your palate and your thirst for knowledge.