Chef’s Table: Melinda Strauss on Eat Jewish

Description

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 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. Including recipes for challah breads, dips, soups, dairy and non-dairy dishes, and holiday recipes, explore Jewish cooking in your home kitchen, no matter your skill level.

Eat Jewish invites you to the family table to share and enjoy this delicious cuisine.

Stick around following the cookbook conversation celebrating Eat Jewish for a dinner curated and attended by Melinda featuring recipes from the book.

About 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, she has built a dedicated community of over 1.5 million followers on TikTok and more than 250,000 on Instagram, where she shares everything from Jewish holidays to my daily dog walks. She 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.

Affectionately known as the “Jewish TikTok Mom,” she 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.