Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? I send out a weekly men! Click here to sign up. P.S – it’s completely free! The first time I made this Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Pargiyot dish, I did it because I was short on time and it's easy to make. I served it that night to a table full of guests, all of whom were just completely wowed by the incredible taste and juicy texture. After that, I continued to make this chicken, again and again. And every time, my family and friends love it. What's not to love? Because I know you will ask, yes, you can make this with chicken breasts instead of thighs. BUT: firstly, it won't be nearly as juicy. Second, you'll need to … [Read more...]
Lemon Berry Trifle
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...]
Lemon Ginger Sorbet Sundae
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 transitional dessert is so perfect for this time of year. It's tog elements of both summer and fall, making it the perfect dessert to serve for your holiday meals. I especially love to serve this on a hot day in the sukkah! 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 … [Read more...]
Slushy Limonana {Frozen Mint Lemonade}
Slushy Limonana, aka frozen mint lemonade, is the most refreshing drink you'll ever taste - with the best texture and the greatest punch of bright flavor! Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. If you've been following along this summer, here on my blog, as well as on my instagram page, you'll remember that I've been sharing lots of drinks this summer. I've declared this the Summer of Drinks, and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm kinda thinking...shall we keep this going, past the summer? I'm imagining warming drinks like spiced apple cider in the fall. A cozy winter cup of hot cocoa. Your favorite … [Read more...]
Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade is the most refreshing summer drink - and it's refined sugar free! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, or own any of my cookbooks, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve noticed that I love homemade drinks. My cookbooks all have drink sections, with a plethora of coffee drinks, fruity drinks, cocktails, milkshakes and more. Don’t have any of my cookbooks? No worries. This blog has got some really delicious drink recipes too! I’ve got coffee drinks like this Skinny Iced Vanilla Latte and this over-the-top S’mores Frappe. I’ve got refreshing … [Read more...]
Lemon Roasted Green Beans
Lemon Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish that your family will love! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Oy, it's been a while. I know that back in the summer, I recommited to weekly posts on this blog, and for a while, I was SO Good about it. But sometimes, life gets in the way, like it has the past few weeks, and I'm not going to apologize because it's bound to happen again. But hey! Good news guys. I've got some really incredible new recipes for you - starting with these lemon roasted green beans. This super simple side dish is bursting with fresh lemon flavor - and it's so, SO easy to … [Read more...]
Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower is an easy and delicious side dish for passover and all year long. 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! With pesach coming alarmingly fast, I know you guys are thinking about passover recipes and menus. Well, you guys all know how I am always trying to make your lives easier, and that's why I gathered together over 150 of the best passover recipes on the web into one handy list. But I know that everyone … [Read more...]
Homemade Mango Lemonade
Homemade Mango Lemonade is simple to make and is bursting with seasonal flavors. I'm sorry folks, but I'm just not ready to accept that summer is nearing an end. It's hard to ignore the signs, but I'm trying my best. Pinterest is no longer filled with juicy berries and heirloom tomatoes. Family barbecues are getting less frequent, and the weather is getting cooler. But it's still august, and I'll post a summer recipe if I want to. The pumpkins can wait. So can the apples, the fall spices, the warm fall flavors. Today we can have a tall glass of homemade lemonade, served over ice. Hold on to summer, it's fleeting, but it's still here. This Homemade Mango Lemonade couldn't be simpler. … [Read more...]
Lemon Sticky Buns
A bright and fresh twist on a classic favorite, Lemon Sticky Buns are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Whew. We made it. We're safely on the other side of Passover. Another year, another week of meat, chicken, eggs and potatoes. Admittedly, I'm ready to buckle down on the diet and kinda avoid desserts right now, so if you're with me there, you might not want to keep reading. Seriously. When I think of the ultimate non-passover dessert, it's gotta have yeast in it. Pesach is a time of no yeast, right? So real proper chometz has gotta be a fluffy, yeasty delight. Now, you might remember that Cinnamon Buns are my all-time favorite, ultimate weakness. Doesn't matter what … [Read more...]
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups
One of my most popular desserts ever, these No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups look elegant, but are actually easy to make, freezer-friendly and make the might light and refreshing dessert! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. Update: 5.24.21: I am incredibly honored that over the years since this was originally posted, it has been an enormous hit with fans and followers all over the world! While the original recipe is perfect as is, I have updated the post with some FAQ and tips People often ask me where my recipe ideas come from. And I never know what to answer- no, I really can't answer. Because I … [Read more...]