Honey Bourbon Steak Skewers are bursting with flavor! Perfect for summer grilling or any day of the year! Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. When I posted last summer about getting married, there was one funny question that people asked me over and over again. They wanted to know what the first food I had cooked for my husband was. So many people were curious about this! I guess first impressions are a big deal, huh? Well, luckily I made a really good first impression on my husband when it came to food. You know how I know? The first meal I ever cooked for him consisted of these Honey Bourbon Steak … [Read more...]
Adeena Sussman’s Magical Hummus
Adeena Sussman's Magical Hummus is the creamiest most delicious hummus you'll ever eat. Disclosure: I received a review copy of Sababa for free from the publisher. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, which means that I earn a percentage of each sale made through those links. Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. I've been drooling over Adeena Sussman's new cookbook, Sababa, ever since I received my review copy in August. It's packed with beautiful photos and fantastic looking recipes inspired by the land of Israel. Her beautiful writing, use of Israeli spices and flavors and … [Read more...]
Baked Falafel Sliders
Baked Falafel Sliders are the healthy, meatless and deliciously filling meal option you'll be making again and again! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! If you haven't yet heard of Beth Warren, allow me to introduce you to her. She's a popular Registered Dietician with a really sensible approach to whole food and wellness through eating. Beth is also the author of Secrets of a Kosher Girl, a 21 day meal plan focused on helping you feel great - and featuring all kinds of delicious - and healthful recipes. Not only did Beth allow me to share one of her fantastic recipes with you, but she drove to my … [Read more...]
Spicy Marinated Olives
Spicy Marinated Olives are easy to make and totally delicious! 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. The real name of this recipe is "Daddy's World Famous Spicy Marinated Olives." I thought that would be a little long, so I shortened it a bit. But now I need to tell you guys the story behind the title. My father, Harry Pascal, is an amazing cook, and he has certain specialties that he makes all the time. His roasted potatoes, for example, have been nicknamed by guests "serious potatoes" because...well, we don't joke around about those. He makes amazing cholent, … [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...]
Crispy Baked Onion Rings
Crispy Baked Onion Rings are healthier than they look. Intrigued? Read on! Remember how last week I was craving onion rings? You might have read about it on facebook, and then later on when I mentioned it in my post. Well those who know me will not be surprised to learn that once I get an idea in my head, it doesn't leave very easily. And so onion rings were right on the top of my mind for a couple of days now. And finally I made them. But let me backtrack for a minute. I recently photographed baked onion rings for a photography job I did. (You didn't know that I do freelance photography? Now you do!) And really, that's when the cravings started. Those were baked, but still, not … [Read more...]
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers are baked, not fried, but still perfectly moist! Today's post is going to be short, but I won't apologize. Mostly because I feel like I've been doing that far too often lately. I'm busy. You all know that. And I think many of you are very busy this week, with Purim coming and whatnot. So the good news is that I have a great dish to share today. These chicken fingers are super fun, they're easy to make, and they are a nice change for anyone looking to switch things up a bit. Oh, and did I mention how these are baked, which makes them healthier? So whether you are cooking for your Purim party (seudah), looking for a fun appetizer idea, or even an … [Read more...]
Mushroom Beef Sliders and a Review and Giveaway of CHIC Made Simple
Giveaway Closed! I'm super excited to be reviewing another fabulous and hot new kosher cookbook, CHIC Made Simple. The author, Esther Deutch, actually writes for the same magazine as me, Ami Living's Whisk magazine. Oddly enough, I didn't meet her until Kosher Fest, when we practically bumped into each-other. "You're Overtime Cook?!" She exclaimed. "I am such a fan." Well. After an introduction like that, I couldn't wait to see her beautiful cookbook and try some of the recipes. At a First Glance: CHIC Made Simple is beautiful. And I am not talking simply about the pictures (which are really nice!). This book is big, hard covered, and really nice all around. Every page has a … [Read more...]
Party Pictures
I know what you've been thinking. "She keeps talking about her party, and promising to show us her pictures, but she doesn't follow through! Why, I bet she didn't even make a party! Yeah right. I flatter myself thinking anyone was desperately waiting for these pictures. And I almost didn't show them off because they are seriously awful pictures. Here's what happened. The day of the party was crazy rushed, and I didn't have a second to take a picture until the guests were already starting to arrive. My mother was completely mortified because I made her stand guard and make sure nobody took anything while I finished putting on my makeup and getting my camera ready. So as you can imagine, I … [Read more...]
Hamantashen Shaped Beef Wontons
I know this blog has been non-stop purim treats recently. And I know that Purim is this week and most of you already have your Purim planned out, if not done. And I know that there should be some kind of witty introduction written here. Some kind of story, or a clever joke. Or maybe something to get everyone into the Purim spirit. But I must admit, I am exhausted. Too exhausted to write. Because every time I try to think of something to write by way of introduction to this post, I think about the crazy day I had at work today. I think about the million emails I didn't answer (or so it feels. In reality it was probably more like 50) and the 29 orders I haven't finished. (Not that I counted or … [Read more...]