Vanilla Vodka Trifles are a beautiful and delicious dessert with just the right amount of booze! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. Click here to join the conversation. With purim right around the corner, it's a great time to introduce you guys to a boozy dessert recipe, amiright? This isn't a brand-new recipe at all. In fact, it was written and photographed by me, and published in a magazine four years ago. Honestly, I'm not sure why I never shared the recipe here on the blog until now. At first, I thought I would save it for a book I would write one day (because it was THAT good!). But then, I … [Read more...]
Apple and Honey Trifles
Apple and honey trifles are a perfect dessert for Rosh Hashanah, or anytime in the fall! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. I probably discussed this with you guys before, but based on today's recipe, I think I need to repeat it. Obviously, as a professional recipe developer, I work ahead of everyone else's schedules. When you're thinking about Rosh Hashanah, I'm finishing up with sukkos. When you're thinking donuts for chanukah, I'm thinking shalach manos for purim. But sometimes, my ideas don't coincide with the seasons, and I have to hold on to my ideas for a while. Like when it's april and I suddenly c … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Pie Trifles
Mini Pumpkin Pie Trifles are a decadent and creamy twist on a classic treat. Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? Full of recipes, kitchen tips and deals and more! Click here to signup. Here's a little secret. I've never had pumpkin pie. Crazy, right? Well. What can I tell you? Growing up, pies were usually fruit based. We'd have apple pie, cherry pie, and others. Occasionally, we'd have pecan pie. But somehow, I never had a slice of pumpkin pie. And because, as an adult, I enjoy creating twists on traditional favorites, I didn't bother with pumpkin pie. Instead, I made Pumpkin Pie Trifle. Are you ready for the next shocker? Here goes: I don't love heavily flavored … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Trifles
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Trifles make a delicious and refreshing summer dessert! Well hello friends, it's been a while. I know, I know. It's an old story. I spend too much time here apologizing for my absence, but when I'm gone because I'm working on my cookbook, I know y'all will excuse me because it's going to be amazing and you'll all love it. Every bit of it. You know how I know? Because I am putting my heart and soul and 150% off myself into this book. Honestly. I don't remember the last time I went a waking hour without thinking about my cookbook, but I know it will all be worth it - and sooner than you think! One of the things I wanted to tell you - because all of you … [Read more...]
Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Parfait
Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Parfaits are the perfect summer dessert! As good as they look...they taste better! Raise your hand if you're bored of cheesecake discussion? Nooo! I don't know if we can be friends if you ever get bored of cheesecake! Sorry folks, that was a trick question. When my good friends at Kleins Ice Cream asked me to come up with a great recipe showcasing their delicious products, I immediately thought of an ice cream parfait. You might remember the Fried Ice Cream recipe that I created for Kleins around Chanukah time. That recipe was awesome, but it had to be fried and eaten within seconds of eachother. Well guys, this recipe is the exact opposite. You can … [Read more...]