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Pulled Corned Beef Tacos

September 29, 2025 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? I send out a weekly menu plan, plus more. Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! Don’t get me wrong - I love a good sweet glazed corned beef recipe as much as the next girl, but if you have never tried corned beef in a savory preparation, you’re definitely missing out! These fresh and flavorful tacos are a very different way to enjoy your roast this Yom Tov!  Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to miss!      Like This Recipe? You will absolutely LOVE my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hanukkah, Holiday, Main Courses, Meat, Party, purim, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Shavuot, Sukkos Tagged With: Appetizers, Cabbage, chanukah, corned beef, Holiday, Meat, purim, shavuos, sukkos, tacos

Asian Garlic Poppers

December 22, 2024 by overtimecook 1 Comment

Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? I send out a weekly menu plan, plus more. Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free!     While I am not generally one for frying, I do pull out a recipe like this one for special occasions. And honestly, it doesn't get a whole lot better than this asian-inspired garlic poppers recipe! The crispy chicken is coated in a garlicky, sweet and savory sauce that is sure to wow everyone who tries it!   Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to miss!  Like This Recipe? You will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Hanukkah, Holiday, Main Courses, Party, Shabbos Tagged With: asian, chanukah, chicken, chicken dinner, chinese food, fried, garlic, hanukah, Party, poppers, take out fake out

Sheet Pan Chanukah Gelt Cookies

December 6, 2023 by overtimecook 3 Comments

Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! Sheet pan chanukah gelt cookies are the easiest ever version of a b If you've been here since the very beginning, in December 2011 (there were probably about 30 of you back then!) you might already know this. But for the rest of you, here's a fun story. 12 years ago, I invented the original chanukah gelt cookies trend. It was a totally new idea, so I didn't even coin the phrase "chanukah gelt cookies" until I made a second version, a year later.   In the years since, I, as well as so many others, have gotten inspired by it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bar Desserts, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Party, Super-Easy Tagged With: Bars, chanukah, Chocolate, Cookies, Easy Recipes, freezer friendly, gelt, gelt cookies, hanukah, Party Treats

Neapolitan Medallion Cupcakes

December 6, 2023 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

  Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free!     If you’ve seen these adorable and beautiful medallion cupcakes at simchas, know that chocolate coins are the easiest way to make this beautiful treat at home, in minutes. (You’ll find yourself using this cupcake recipe again and again - it’s impossibly fluffy and so flavorful!)   Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram?   Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to miss!      Like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chocolate, Dessert, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Muffins/Cupcakes, Party, purim, Shabbos Tagged With: chanukah, Chocolate, cupcake, dessert, freezer friendly, gelt, Party, strawberry

Crispy Grilled Cheese Mozzarella Sticks

December 6, 2023 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

  Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! Sometimes I think in funny ways. Like one day I wondered what would happen if you combine a grilled cheese sandwich with a mozzarella stick. So I tried it and here’s the delicious results!     Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to miss!  Like This Recipe? You will absolutely LOVE my cookbooks! They also make a great gift!  Click here to purchase Something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Bread, Dairy, Hanukkah, Holiday, Seasonal, Shavuot, Snacks Tagged With: appetizer, Bread, chanukah, cheese, fried food, grilled cheese, mozzarella sticks, recipe

Lemon Berry Trifle

May 15, 2023 by overtimecook 1 Comment

Lemon Berry Trifle is a bright and fresh dessert that's perfect any time of the year!  Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! This dessert has a few components to make, but is well worth the effort. It’s such a beautiful, fresh desert, with an incredible array of flavor and texture! As a bonus, you can make it ahead and freeze it - just leave the fresh berries garnish for the last minute! Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cheesecake/Dairy Desserts, Dairy, Dessert, Freezer-Friendly, Frozen Treats, Fruit, Hanukkah, Holiday, Mousse and Trifle, Party, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Seasonal, Shabbos, Shavuot, Sukkos, Tu B'shvat Tagged With: berry, blueberry, chanukah, dessert, freezer friendly, lemon, purim, recipe, shavuos, strawberry, trifle, tu b'shvat

Cheesy Vegetable Potstickers

May 15, 2023 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

 Cheesy Vegetable Potstickers are a fun and tasty twist on one of my favorite foods! Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want to miss!      Like This Recipe? You will absolutely LOVE my cookbooks! They also make a great gift!  Click here to purchase Something Sweet. Click here to purchase Real Life Kosher Cooking Click here to purchase More Real Life Kosher … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dairy, Hanukkah, Holiday, Party, Shavuot, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: . potstickers, Appetizers, chanukah, cheese, cheesy, dairy, dumplings, hannuka, Party, Recipes, shavuos, Shavuot, vegetable

Caramelized Onion, Pastrami and Gnocchi Bake

February 22, 2023 by overtimecook 15 Comments

Caramelized Onion, Pastrami and Gnocchi Bake is an easy and freezer friendly side dish that's a crowd pleaser Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free!  while back, I came across a sheet pan gnocchi recipe from NY Times cooking. Curious about the method of baking gnocchi without boiling them first, I immediately tried my own version of it. We were astounded by how delicious it was, and how perfect the gnocchi texture was. I’ve been playing around with different ideas since, and this bake with caramelized onions and pastrami is completely irritable - the perfect Yom Tov … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Meat, Party, Pasta, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbos, Shavuot, Sides, Sukkos Tagged With: chanukah, freezer friendly, gnocchi, Holiday, Meat, onion, Party, pastrami, purim, Recipes, rosh hashana, shavuos, Side dishes, sukkos

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

February 21, 2023 by overtimecook 2 Comments

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix is easy to prepare but so incredibly delicious!  Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! It’s hard to explain just how addictive this snack mix is! The sweet and salty combination of flavors and textures will definitely have you going back for more!    This recipe is great for shalach manor or any food gift, but it's also amazing for any party or gathering. There's nothing quite like sitting around schmoozing over an amazing homemade snack like this one!    Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Nuts, Party, purim, Shavuot, Snacks, Sukkos, Super-Easy Tagged With: chanukah, crackers, dessert, edible gifts, nuts, pretzels, purim, shalach manot, snack mix, snacks, sweet and salty

Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Tart

February 21, 2023 by overtimecook 2 Comments

This Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Tart is the most beautiful addition to any festive meal!  Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free!   There’s a candy company that famously uses the slogan “eat the rainbow!” Well, let me tell you. You don’t need candy to eat the most delicious rainbow. This roasted vegetables isn’t just a show-stopper for your holiday meals - it’s packed with flavor too!  Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and lots more exclusive content on Instagram? Follow me there for all that bonus content that you don’t want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Bread, Hanukkah, Holiday, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Seasonal, Shabbos, Shavuot, Sides, Sukkos, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, chanukah, Holiday, Party, purim, recipe, Recipes, roasted vegetables, shavuos, Side dishes, sukkos, tart

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