Eat Jewish

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.

"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

• ForewordIntroductionWho Are the Jewish People?What Is Kosher?How to Cook with This BookBread לחם Lechem (pronounced leh-chem)Sweet and Fluffy ChallahRye BreadCinnamon Raisin Challah CrownKishka Challah Dogs Garlic Bagel Chips Cinnamon Bun Challah Bread PuddingCondiments רטבים Rotavim (pronounced roh-tahv-eem)Onion Soup MixEverything Bagel SeasoningZa’atarYemenite Green SchugNon-dairy Caesar DressingGreen Tahini SaucePrepared Horseradish (Chrain)Dips and Salads סלטים Salatim (pronounced sah-laht-eem)Garilc Dill Half-Sour Kosher PicklesMarinated Cucumber SaladChopped Liver with Caramelized OnionsHummus with Chili-Crisp Chickpeas Herb-Roasted EggplantGarlic and Onion ConfitMatbuchaSoup מרק Marak (pronounced mah-rahk)Chicken Soup (Jewish Penicillin)Shmaltz Matzah BallsPassover Egg NoodlesBarbecue Brisket SoupCabbage BorschtChicken and DumplingsSlow Cooker Oxtail SoupBamboo Garden Daily Soup (Corn Soup)Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)Francine’s Sausage Kale SoupHungarian GoulashFish דג Dag (pronounced dahg)Pickled SalmonMediterranean Sea BassPanko-Crusted Gefilte FishMock-Crab Fish CakesCitrus GravlaxSandy’s Tuna QuicheMeat בשר Basar (pronounced bah-sar)Dry-Rub BrisketSteak TidbitsSweet-and-Sour TongueDad’s CholentHamburger Farfel StuffingPuff Pastry Deli RollLamb ChopsPomegranate-Braised Pot RoastHasselback Kielbasa (Crack Dogs)Poultry עוֹף Of (pronounced ohf)Apple Cider–Roasted ChickenSumac Za’atar ChickenTamarind Barbecue Chicken WingsChicken Falafel SaladCornflake-Crumb Chicken BakeIsraeli Chicken SofritoTurkey MeatloafSide Dishes תוספות Tosafot (pronounced to-sah-fote)Nora’s BroccoliRoasted Purple CabbageZucchini BreadFasulyeMediterranean Rice PilafAunty Ellen’s Thanksgiving StuffingFisherman’s PotatoesSpaetzle with Mushroom SauceKugels and Casseroles קוגל Kugl (Yiddish) (pronounced koo-gel)Spaghetti Squash CasseroleSweet Corn CasseroleBroccoli KugelSweet Raisin Noodle KugelPotato KugelButternut Squash KugelDairy חלבי Chalavi (pronounced chah-lav-ee)Boyikos (Cheese Biscuits)Moms Baked Macaroni and CheeseZucchini RavioliSpinach Quashado (Turkish Crustless Quiche)Turkish Cheese BorekasLabneh CheeseDessert קינוח Kinuach (pronounced kee-nu-ach)Red Velvet CakeBiscoff Babka BunsCoconut Malabi with Orange CurdGrandma Shelly’s Chocolate Walnut Banana CakeApfelkuchen (German Apple Cake)Vegan Olive Oil Chocolate CupcakesStrawberry GaletteGluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie CakeLemon Raspberry Ricotta Pound CakeCookies and Treats עוגיות Ugiyot (pronounced ooh-gee-ote)Lemon Cookies (Ima’s Cookies)Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie SticksVanilla MarshmallowsHazenbluzen (Fried Wonton Wrappers)Biscochos (Turkish Tea Cookies)Cinnamon Sugar MandelbroitPistachio Meringues (Ashuplados)Holiday Recipes חגים Chagim (pronounced chag-eem)Classic Potato LatkesBrussels Sprout and Beef Bacon LatkesSweet and Savory Matzah Brei Passover BagelsBimuelos Classic Hamantaschen Bagel, Lox, and Cream Cheese HamantaschenRainbow HamantaschenS’mores Coconut MacaroonsWhole Wheat Honey CakeCold Brew CheesecakeThe Jewish CalendarIndexAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author