Eat Jewish - by Melinda Strauss (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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 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"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"With over 100 recipes that transcend both cultures and generations, Eat Jewish is a whirlwind trip through time, one that combines a potpourri of nostalgic dishes with modern dishes into a book that has a flavor all its own.... Appealing to just about every demographic out there Eat Jewish really does have something for everyone, whether you're a newbie discovering the wonders of sweet noodle kugel, a traditionalist looking for an authentic Hungarian goulash, or just someone who can't resist the allure of salad topped with falafel-coated chicken, Eat Jewish clearly comes from Strauss' heart and not matter who you are, or where you come from, you're bound to find food you're going to love here."

--Sandy Eller, Jewish Link

"Eat Jewish is truly a unique publication. On the one hand it is a very readable explanation of the dishes that were common in the author's varied Jewish background, together with easy-to-follow recipes for them, and large color photographs of how each should look. On the other it is an in-depth explanation of the relationship of Jewish religion and culture with the food that is special to it. Any non-Jewish reader will find a truly enlightening explanation of the Jewish way of life, and the food that accompanies it. This is a book to be enjoyed and mulled over time and again. Get a copy."

--Neville Teller, The Jerusalem Report

"Strauss's ability to convincingly convey her love for the subject into easily accessible recipes more than earns her a place on the shelf"

--Library Journal

"Melinda 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

About the Author

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.