Cinnamon Bun Pie is a delicious and family-friendly dessert that's a lot easier than the original! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. Ok, okay. I know. September just started and it's not even officially fall yet for another couple of weeks. But I can't help it. It was 70 degrees and rainy today, which means I'm totally going into fall mode. Goodbye peaches, hello apples. Goodbye beaches, hello pretty colorful leaves. And mostly, hello cinnamon buns. See, here's the thing about cinnamon buns. They're my ultimate weakness. Serious, can't resist kind of weakness. But the other thing about them? Well, … [Read more...]
Red Wine Baked Apples with Chocolate Pecan Filling
Red Wine Baked Apples are bursting with a delicious variety of flavors - perfect for Passover or all year round! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Ohmygosh you guys. I am obsessed with this recipe. Don't get me wrong. I love every recipe I post here. If I didn't, I wouldn't post it (obviously!). But every now and then, a recipe surprises me in the most amazing way. See, I had the idea to make Red Wine Baked Apples, and I knew it was going to be delicious. Then I decided to add a pecan chocolate filling, because I love pecans, I love chocolate, and I figured it would all work well together. Here's … [Read more...]
Fruity Pebbles Cookies from Something Sweet
Fruity Pebbles Cookies are chewy, crispy and totally delicious - a sure favorite for kids and adults alike! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Hey folks. I'm so excited about today's post! Ever since my cookbook came out, my fans and followers have been discussing the recipes they like and tried, and one of the recipes that keeps popping up, over and over and over again is my Fruity Pebbles Cookies. People. Love. These. Cookies. I've been hearing it over and over again. I totally get it. I mean, these cookies look gorgeous. They're colorful and playful and everyone loves how they look. But we all know … [Read more...]
Coffee Sticky Buns
A wonderful take on a classic: Coffee Sticky Buns have the amazing texture we all love and the fabulous flavor of coffee! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It's full of recipes, kitchen tips and deals and more! Click here to signup. If you've been paying any kind of attention here, you obviously already know about my deep love for coffee. It's one of those things I can't live without - but more than that...I really love the flavor. You may have noticed that from the vast array of coffee flavored recipes on this blog, such as coffee mousse, coffee crinkle cookies, cappuccino bundt cake, mocha bars, and lots more. Well, good news folks. Today I've partnered with one of my … [Read more...]
Baked Red Velvet Donuts
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these Baked Red Velvet Donuts are a fantastic treat! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? Full of recipes, kitchen tips and deals and more! Click here to signup. I know Chanukah is almost over, but there's still time for one more donut recipe, right?! Especially because this particular donut recipe is baked, not fried, which will be helpful if any of you are feeling a serious fried overload at the moment. Let me tell you the story of these donuts...the donuts that almost never happened. See, these were supposed to be in my cookbook. I created the recipe and made a batch, but they were only...okay. Obviously I needed to tweak … [Read more...]
Deep Fried Brownie Fritters
Deep Fried Brownie Fritters are a sinful dessert that's perfect for chanukah or any time! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? Full of recipes, kitchen tips and deals and more! Click here to signup. Are you excited for chanukah? I know I am. It's an excuse for eating all kinds of fattening fried things, a time for parties and other fun, plus...presents, and more. What's not to love?! Well, if you're looking for hanukkah recipes? Well, I have got you covered! Latkes, donuts, cookies, fried treats and so.much.more. When my blogging pals were talking about our plans for our yearly Chanukah Blog Party (scroll down for more details on that!) and we decided on a donut theme, I … [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...]
Peanut Butter Mousse with Chocolate Pretzel Crumbs
This dessert is pure decadence: Rich and creamy Peanut Butter Mousse with delicious sweet and salty chocolate pretzel crumbs. Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? Full of recipes, kitchen tips and deals and more! Click here to signup. As a professional recipe developer who's also a big worrier, I find myself worrying about a lot of things. For example, when I posted this roast recipe for the holidays, a TON of people told me they were making it. So naturally, I worried. What if I copied the instructions down wrong and caused people to ruin their $60 piece of meat?! Thankfully, the roast got RAVE reviews, and I got to stop worrying, but you get the point. I worry. A lot. But … [Read more...]
Stone Fruit Cornmeal Cake
This Stone Fruit Cornmeal Cake is bursting with fresh summer fruits and flavors, and is so easy to make! ***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.*** How happy are you that summer is finally here? Ok, that's a trick question, because there's not really any answer except, "very!" I mean, the brutal winter we had in New York this year felt like it would never end (okay, okay, I know I've mentioned this before, but let me have this). My hatred of snow reached new heights, and pretty much the only good thing that happened this winter was that the … [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...]