Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors, and Family Traditions

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Melinda Strauss

Eat Jewish

Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors, and Family Traditions

Melinda Strauss

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Hardback

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English

Rock Point
18 September 2025

Judaism; Jewish studies; General cookery & recipes; National & regional cuisine; Nostalgia: general

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.

By: Melinda Strauss
Imprint: Rock Point
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.043kg
ISBN: 9781577154730
ISBN 10: 1577154738
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Melinda Strauss has amassed a following on social media (@therealmelindastrauss) of over 1.2 million, a space where people feel comfortable asking questions about Judaism, learn about her family's customs, and can't get enough of her Jewish recipes and stories. Prior to her social media success, Melinda was a full-time food blogger with hundreds of recipes on her website, melindastrauss.com.

Reviews for Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors, and Family Traditions

""Melissa Strauss’s new cookbook, Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes that Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors and Family Traditions, is one you’ll want to curl up with. The word that best describes it is “comfort” — the book is fun to browse and full of recipes that evoke warmth, familiarity, and home. One of the first things you’ll notice about Eat Jewish is how beautiful it is. The photos of the food are stunning. The illustrations are sweet and simple, adding a delicate touch. The font is clear and easy to read. It’s a book that will look good on your countertop or bookshelf, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in Jewish food.... The cookbook offers new recipes for familiar dishes and fresh ideas to explore. Overall, it’s a warm and inviting book that enriches Jewish food with every recipe."" ―Jewish Book Council -- Kenden Alfond * Jewish Book Council *