Holiday cooking made easy: 26 freezer friendly mains! How many of you are starting to plan for holiday cooking? I don't mean to stress anyone out (quite the opposite!) but there are a gazillion and a half holiday meals coming up, so it's wise to plan ahead. In previous years, I've shared some round-ups of freezer-friendly recipes: Starters, Sides & Soups and Desserts. Today, I'm going to complete your menu planning with a whole bunch of really delicious, freezer-friendly mains! Before we start, let me give you a little insight into my personal menu planning and prep. I usually start with desserts - I like to get them out of the way since almost all of them freeze nicely. Next, … [Read more...]
Meatball Stuffed Matzo Balls in Creamy Tomato Soup
Meatball Stuffed Matzo Balls in Creamy Tomato Soup are the ultimate mashup between Jewish and Italian comfort foods! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! This post is brought to you as part of an ongoing partnership on this blog with Lipton Kosher. Thank you for supporting the brands that help keep this blog running. If you've been following my blog for a while (yay!) you probably know that I love to create mash-ups of two different things. One of my most famous recipes ever, my Hot Gooey Caramel Pie, started as a mashup between (believe it or not!) Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cheesecake! I've also … [Read more...]
Cranberry Cinnamon and Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These buttery Cranberry Cinnamon and Pecan Shortbread Cookies are incredibly rich and creamy thanks to a special ingredient! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Last week, I introduced my partnership with Rosenbaum Cheese with this incredibly delicious and gourmet version of mac and cheese. That recipe used their goat cheese meunster and goat cheese cheddar, two of their unique cheeses. Today's post will introduce you to my absolute favorite of their cheeses: their Quarks. For those of you unfamiliar with Quark cheese, it's a soft, spreadable, creamy cheese that isn't widely used or available in the … [Read more...]
No-Margarine Hamantaschen
Baking for purim? No-Margarine Hamantaschen are a delicious way to cut out margarine from your baked goods! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I'm going to keep today's post short, but I really could not let a purim season pass without sharing a delicious new variety of hamantaschen. So here I am. You folks know how I always listen to you, right? You ask for something, and I try my best to deliver! And since I got like, a hundred million requests for hamantaschen dough that doesn't have any margarine, I knew I had to come up with something. But today's post is kind of a two-in-one! Not only are am I … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Lemonade
Pomegranate Lemonade is a refreshing drink that's easy to make - you'll enjoy it all year long! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Y'know what's coming up really soon? Tu B'shvat! Yep, the Jewish holiday that's all about the fruit! In the past years, I've shared some really delicious baked goods starring fruit. This year, I figured I would switch it up by offering you a drink recipe. This one is perfect, because the main flavor is pomegranate, one of the shivas haminim, the seven fruits of the land of Israel - which are at the center of the Tu B'shvat celebration! Some background on this Pomegranate … [Read more...]
Pulled BBQ Beef Pockets
Pulled BBQ Beef Pockets are full of flavor, and make a great starter for a special meal! ***Before we start – have you signed up for my email newsletters? You’ll get new recipes, cooking tips, menu suggestions, kitchen deals – and more! Click here to signup.*** I'm super excited about this new recipe, but first, we need to talk about sukkos meals. If you're planning your menus, you need to remember that Overtime Cook (yeah, this blog) has over three HUNDRED recipes for you to choose from. To make it easier for you, here are some roundups to go through: 40 Freezer-Friendly Starters, Sides and Soups 40 Freezer-Friendly Starters, Sides and Soups Sukkos Recipe Roundup And … [Read more...]
Ultimate Whole Wheat Challah Recipe
Get ready for Rosh Hashanah or Shabbat with the Ultimate Whole Wheat Challah Recipe. This post is sponsored by Red Star Yeast. Thank you for supporting the brands I love and use in my own kitchen, and that help me continue to share free recipes with you. From the day I started this blog, there's one recipe that I've gotten request after request after request for. And somehow, the time never came to share said recipe. Until today. Let me back-track. When I'm dieting carefully, one of the things I avoid completely is white flour, which means that I've eaten a whole lot of whole wheat bread over the years. After trying numerous kinds, I discovered that most whole wheat bread falls … [Read more...]
Fried Cabbage Wontons
Fried Cabbage Wontons: crunchy on the outside, a savory cabbage filling, and a delicious honey-soy dipping sauce! I first made these a couple of years ago. I don't remember exactly how long it's been, but it was long enough that when I was at my sister's house for Rosh Hashanah, she pulled out a plate of cabbage wontons and mentioned it was my recipe. I was like, what? Then I remembered this delicious appetizer, and knew I had to share it with you guys! Also, my sister said she didn't think I'd mention her if something she served me over the holiday would inspire a post on my blog. Well it did, and here I am. You can all say hi to my sister - who's an excellent hostess but happened to … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Caramel Truffles
Peanut Butter Caramel Truffles are a little taste of heaven! Every now and then, I make something that's so delightful, words fail to describe it. These truffles are a perfect example. I originally made these truffles for a Tzedaka (charity) party. I probably dreamed up this crazy combination at the height of a chocolate craving, but whatever made me do it, they were a smashing success. Just as the party was starting, before much food was even touched, these truffles were gone. That's right, completely gone. All the poor souls who hadn't gotten there fast enough to try one were pretty sad. Needless to day, I needed to share this recipe with you folks. They're a little time consuming … [Read more...]
Fruit Tart Cookies and Top Ten Fruity Recipes!
Amazingly soft and chewy cookies are topped with a luscious creamy topping and fresh fruit - fruit tart cookies! I'm so excited to share this recipe with you! It was originally featured in my summer article for Ami Magazine on using fresh seasonal fruit, but I figured that with Tu B'shvat coming up this week, there's no better time to post a recipe for Fruit Tart Cookies! These cookies are soft, chewy and totally addictive. Top them with a layer of creamy frosting - and they are even better! Then add a layer of fresh fruit, and you have the most beautiful little cookie that's elegant enough for a fancy occasion, yummy enough for any occasion, and of course, perfect for Tu B'shvat! Oh, and … [Read more...]