Grilled Chicken Peach and Pastrami Skewers are a fantastic summery combination of sweet, savory and smokey flavors! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I know thoughts of Rosh Hashanah recipes and holiday cooking are starting to creep into the back of everyone's mind, but I'm here to say that it's only halfway through August. There's still summer and we all better hang on to it, just a little bit longer, before the days are short and you're dreaming of lazy summer afternoons and family barbecues. You know whats a really great way to hang on to the summer? Grilled Chicken Peach and Pastrami … [Read more...]
BBQ Meatball Hamantaschen
These savory BBQ Meatball Hamantaschen will be a big hit at your purim party! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Wow, it seems like it was just yesterday that we were talking about donuts and latke recipes and suddenly it's rosh chodesh Adar and purim is just two weeks away! Are you thinking about hamantaschen yet? You should be! First, let's start with my Ultimate Hamantaschen Recipe Roundup! There's something in it for everyone and every taste. But now, let's move on to my newest hamantaschen recipe - this time, it's a savory one. I demoe'd these BBQ Meatball Hamantaschen at a recent cooking demo … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Beef Flatbreads
Honey Mustard Beef Flatbreads are a flavorful dish that will look so impressive to family and friends! 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. Hey guys. Remember me? I know. It's been a while. As you can imagine, I've been feverishly working on my cookbook, intensely working to ensure that it is 100% as amazing as I can possibly make it. It's so hard for me not to tell you all about it, but sadly, we all have to wait a bit. I will tell you that it's got my heart and soul, and I am living, sleeping, breathing, and definitely eating this book! But. I can't just leave you … [Read more...]
Chimichurri London Broil
Chimichurri London Broil is an easy dish that's bursting with flavor! 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. I know. I know. It's erev shavuos and here I am sharing a new recipe, even though lots of you super-organized folks had your menus set weeks ago, and have been stocking your freezer ever since. Well, this recipe is dedicated to folks like me, who are cooking feverishly today and tomorrow. Folks who don't have their menus too settled to quickly add a delicious london broil to the mix! That's right. It's erev shavuos, and my recipe for today isn't full of butter, … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins + Behind the Scenes of Perfect for Pesach
Shepherd's Pie Potato Skins + a peek behind the scenes making the hot new cookbook, Perfect Unless you're not following me on any of my social media chanels (whyyyyyyy?), you already know about this really exciting project I've been involved in: I photographed my friend Naomi Nachman's brand-new pesach cookbook, Perfect for Pesach. Now, you can scroll down for an amazing sample recipe from the book, but I thought it would be fun to take you guys on a little behind the scenes adventure to see what goes into a cookbook photoshoot. First, we had to pick a date. Naomi and I knew that the photoshoot would take about two weeks, full days, morning to night, so we had to both clear our … [Read more...]
Crispy Baked Hot Dog Coins
Crispy Baked Hot Dog Coins are a fun and easy appetizer that everyone will love! This post is brought to you as part of an ongoing partnership between this blog and Best Select. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep this blog running. Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I have to admit, I'm not so into superbowl sunday. I mean, I am totally a baseball fan (go Yankees!!), but my knowledge of football amounts to knowing that a touchdown is a good thing. I think. So. Yeah. Watching football? Not my thing. Eating delicious food? I'm sure you guys know I can get behind that! So, here's the dish … [Read more...]
Creamy Vegetable and Flanken Soup
Thick, creamy, filling and hearty, Creamy Vegetable and Flanken Soup is going to become your favorite comfort food! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. This soup was going to be a simple parve (meatless) vegetable soup one day when I was craving something warm and comforting, now that the cold weather is upon us. So I was in the grocery store, roaming the produce aisles, hoping for some inspiration. And it struck, in the form of a creamy vegetable and flanken soup. Not parve, not super quick cooking, but oh-my-gosh delicious. The idea that I had here, which worked out so splendidly, was to cook my … [Read more...]
Pulled Brisket and Matzo Ball Sliders
A twist on two traditional Jewish foods: Pulled Brisket and Matzo Ball Sliders! 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. You guys. I'm so excited about today's post! Remember how in my last matzo ball post, I discussed mash-up recipes, and how much I enjoy creating them? Well then you're totally going to understand my excitement about today's post: it's basically the ultimate Jewish food mashup. Matzo balls and brisket? Does it get more … [Read more...]
26 Freezer Friendly Mains for Your Holiday Meals
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...]
Garlic Basil Steak Salad
Garlic Basil Steak Salad is a filling meal or elegant appetizer that's bursting with summer flavor! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. Am I the only one who gets...panicky when the summer is almost over? Where did the time go? What happened to my dreams of days in the sun and relaxing at the beach? Summer BBQ's, farmers markets...all the dreams of wonderful ways to spend the summer, and I find myself sitting inside in my air conditioned office all over again. Luckily, the summer isn't over yet, so consider this your official wake up call. Get out there. Do the things you wanted to do. Spend some time … [Read more...]