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

by Melinda Strauss
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$21.95

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Publish Date: 2025-09-02

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 8.1 x 1 x 10.1 inches

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

EAN/UPC: 9781577154730

Carry on the rich customs and flavors of Jewish food culture with over 100 comforting kosher recipes, both traditional and modern.

Food serves as a bridge connecting us to our ancestral roots and shared heritage. When we share food, we’re also sharing our culture and history. In Eat Jewish, Jewish social media influencer Melinda Strauss (@therealmelindastrauss) embraces this connection by pairing kosher recipes with key stories and insights into Jewish life, history, and heritage.

Addressing commonly asked questions about Jewish customs along the way, Melinda identifies and celebrates regional flavors drawn from thousands of years of Jewish wandering across the globe. Including easy-to-follow recipes for challah breads, dips, soups, dairy and non-dairy dishes, desserts, and holiday recipes, this is your warm, welcoming companion to Jewish cooking at home.

Packed with mouthwatering photos, learn how to make:

  • Sweet and Fluffy Challah
  • Schmaltz Matzah Balls
  • Barbecue Brisket Soup
  • Classic Potato Latkes
  • Panko-Crusted Gefilte Fish
  • Israeli Chicken Sofrito
  • Butternut Squash Kugel
  • Spaetzle with Mushroom Sauce
  • Turkish Cheese Borekas
  • Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
  • Cinnamon Bun Challah Bread Pudding
  • Cold Brew Cheesecake
  • and more!

Whether you’re looking to replicate the nostalgic foods of your childhood, share Jewish flavors and traditions with your children or grandchildren, expand your kosher repertoire, or try kosher cooking for the first time, Eat Jewish invites you to the family table to share and enjoy this delicious cuisine.

Melinda Strauss

Melinda Strauss is a Jewish content creator, educator, and cookbook author passionate about sharing Jewish stories, sparking conversation, and inspiring unapologetic Jewish pride. Through food, culture, and everyday life, she brings Jewish traditions to life for audiences around the world.

Best known for her engaging videos about Modern Orthodox Judaism, kosher food, Type 1 Diabetes awareness, and family life, Melinda has built a dedicated community of over 1.6 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, where she shares everything from Jewish holidays to her daily inspirational dog walks. Melinda believes there are no “stupid” questions and has created a judgment-free space where people can ask about Judaism, Jewish life, and kosher living with curiosity and respect. Her content celebrates Jewish joy every day through food, faith, family, and community.

Melinda began her career in 2011 with her kosher food blog, Kitchen Tested, where she shared original recipes and personal stories. Her love for Jewish food and storytelling led to her debut cookbook, EAT JEWISH, releasing September 2, 2025, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish comfort food and the cultural traditions that bring it to life.

Affectionately known as the “Jewish TikTok Mom,” Melinda also mentors creators and encourages others to proudly share their Jewish identity online. She believes we grow better when we grow together and is passionate about helping more Jewish voices be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Her message is simple but powerful:

Feel the fear—and do it anyway.

Be proud of who you are and share it with the world. Because you are the only you—and that is your greatest strength.

At her core, Melinda is made of Jewish joy—and she’s here to help others live and share that joy, too.

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

Melinda Strauss

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