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! If you're like me and always looking for a great side dish that you can make ahead and freeze for another time, you are about to be so excited. I was brainstorming ideas that I could make ahead and freeze and came up with these Savory Leek Muffins. You may be thinking that they're basically a kugel, but I think they are more muffin than kugel - there's tons of leek in there, but there's also a really delicious muffin batter that makes these feel like a substantial side dish. I hope you love them as much as we do! Did you know that I … [Read more...]
Cherry Cheese Muffins
Cherry Cheese Muffins are easy to make and a deliciously decedent dairy treat! 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! Is this a muffin? Is it a cheesecake? Honestly, it's both! It's the best of both worlds, with a cheesecake infused muffin batter, a graham cracker crust at the bottom, and a cherry topping! Want to switch it up? Instead of cherry, use your choice of fruit pie filling, or you can top it with caramel sauce or fudge sauce, then some toppings like nut brittle, chocolate candies, or candied nuts. Whatever you top these with, they'll be … [Read more...]
Sweet and Savory Apple Kugel Muffins
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're the kind of person who (like my family!) thinks that the super sweet apple kugels frequently served at Shabbos and holiday meals are more of a dessert than a side dish, here's the perfect compromise. These sweet and savory apple kugel muffins are perfectly balanced - sweet apples, savory caramelized onions, and just the right blend of spices. These are a freezer-friendly side dish that's going to be a huge hit with your family and friends. Did you know that I share cooking demos, menu plans, giveaways, and … [Read more...]
Honey Chocolate Muffins
Honey Chocolate Muffins are easy to make and absolutely 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! If you're looking for something a little different for Rosh Hashanah, these honey chocolate muffins are so easy to make, really moist and flavorful, and freezer friendly. They have a nice undertone of honey, but it's not overpowering, which makes this perfect for those who don't really like honey cake! FAQ About Honey Chocolate Muffins: Can I freeze these muffins? Sure. Make sure they are in an airtight container or bag to ensure they don't … [Read more...]
Bakery Style Chocolate Muffins {No-Mixer}
Bakery Style Chocolate Muffins are big, delicious, fluffy and chocolatey no-mixer treats! Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. I have an important question for you guys: What's the difference between a muffin and a cupcake? The answer isn't so simple. Technically, there are a number of differences. Muffins are denser while cupcakes should be light and fluffy. Cupcakes tend to be sweeter, with a higher sugar content. Muffins are often lower fat than their cake-like counterparts. And obviously, the most visible difference of all is that cupcakes tend to have frosting, and muffins generally … [Read more...]
Cappuccino Chip Muffins
Cappuccino Chip Muffins are a quick and easy recipe made from pantry staples! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. Muffins again? Whaaaat? Don't worry, I'll be back soon with some more dinner recipes, but I am sharing this quick post today because these Cappuccino Chip Muffins are just so delicious, so easy to make, and made with basic pantry staples that I'm quite confident you have lying around your house! Here's a little tip for you: double this recipe because these muffins are great to have in your freezer! Microwave for a quick breakfast or snack and you're all set! I want to hear from you! … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Corn Muffins
Pumpkin Corn Muffins are the perfect mash-up of two amazing fall flavors in one extraordinarily moist and tasty muffin! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. Ever since I've gotten married, I've been baking a lot of muffins. My husband enjoys taking them for either breakfast or a mid-day snack, and they're super easy, which means it's a quick task for me to keep the freezer stocked for him. I freeze muffins in individual bags, so they can easily be microwaved for a quick meal on the go. Naturally, I've been revisiting old favorites, such as these amazing blueberry muffins, peach crumb muffins, some healthy … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Crumb Muffins
These Peanut Butter Crumb Muffins are easy to make and completely addictive! 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. These muffins were, to be perfectly honest, born of a craving. I just woke up one morning, totally in the mood for something homemade. The issue was...I was feeling lazy and totally didn't want to make anything complicated. Here's an important lesson for you guys. When you want something homemade and you're feeling lazy, you should be turning to muffins. As a general rule, muffins are super easy to make. And as an extra bonus, muffins are generally made from … [Read more...]
Orange Cranberry Muffins
Orange Cranberry Muffins are the perfect way to start of your day! 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've written about it before on this blog, but I think it's time we discussed, once again, how muffins are essentially cheaters. I mean, don't get me wrong. I like to eat them. I like to bake them. But if we're all being honest with ourselves, muffins are really just another excuse to eat cake. Granted, muffins mean there's built in portion control, so I guess that's healthier. But overall, in the famous words of Jim Gaffigan, "muffins are just bald … [Read more...]
Chocolate Corn Muffins + 5 Year Bloggiversary
Chocolate Corn Muffins are dense and flavorful, like any good muffin should be! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group Five years of blogging. Five. Full. Years. Can you believe it? I know I can't. I had big plans for this year's bloggiversary. Five years, in my mind, deserved something spectacular. I considered various forms of layer cakes - layers of cake, frosting, and other delicious treats. But then I had second thoughts. You see, for five years I've been sharing recipes that are exactly the opposite of this elaborate cake I had in mind. My recipes have always been about approachability - the ones … [Read more...]