As Seen In

The New York TimesThe Wall Street JournalGood Morning AmericaTODAY ShowCosmopolitanHuffPostGood HousekeepingParadeFood Network

Modern Jewish recipes for every celebration (and Tuesday night)

The Latest & Greatest

The 20 Best Jewish Main Dishes

The 20 Best Jewish Main Dishes

From brisket to shakshuka, these are the 20 best Jewish main dishes. Ashkenazi classics, Sephardic staples, Israeli street food, and more.

Continue Reading →
20 Jewish Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

20 Jewish Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Bagels and lox, shakshuka, blintzes, kugel, challah French toast, Israeli bourekas — the whole glorious Jewish breakfast spread.

Continue Reading →
20 Best Jewish Bread Recipes

20 Best Jewish Bread Recipes

The complete guide to Jewish bread: challah in every form, NY bagels and bialys, deli rye, matzah brei, and babka in all its glory.

Continue Reading →
Strawberry Matzah Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Matzah Ice Box Cake

This Strawberry Cheesecake Matzah Ice Box Cake will have you asking for seconds at Passover. I swear!

Continue Reading →
Rainbow Matzah Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Rainbow Matzah Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Matzah has never looked so good — and colorful! A fun and tasty Passover dessert for your Seder or just a random Tuesday.

Continue Reading →
Matzah Parmesan Crisps

Matzah Parmesan Crisps

Said no one ever — “I’m sick of matzah” — when there are Matzah Parmesan Crisps around!

Continue Reading →
Shop My Modern Jewish Gifts & Décor Store
Amy Kritzer Becker

Hi, I’m Amy!

I’m a cookbook author, culinary-school trained chef, and the creator of What Jew Wanna Eat — a modern Jewish food blog full of bold flavors, fun twists, and recipes that feel as at home on a holiday table as they do on a Tuesday night.

Think classic Jewish comfort food with a serious upgrade. Brisket, babka, latkes, rugelach — and plenty of surprises in between.

Learn More About Me →