Honey Tahini Chews: What if Peanut Chews and Halva had a delicious dessert baby? 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! I'm sure you've heard of peanut chews - with their classic combination of peanut butter, corn syrup, sugar and Rice Krispies, usually topped with a thick chocolate coating. Well, today I am introducing you to it's modern and sophisticated cousin: Honey Tahini Chews. Imagine if peanut chews and halva had a baby and that's what I've made. You can make these the traditional way, in a pan and cut into squares, but I have taken them up a notch by … [Read more...]
Cookies ‘n Cream Cereal Treats
Cookies 'n Cream Cereal Treats are a fun and delicious twist on a classic! 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 fun twist on the standard rice crispy treats is packed with cookies ‘n cream flavor in every bite - from Oreo O’s cereal, to crushed up cookies, and even the cream melted in with the marshmallows, you’ll find these completely addictive! You can send them as gifts packed inside a coordinating shape cookie cutter, or you can simply cut into squares and enjoy! Either way, these are incredibly delicious! Did you know that I share … [Read more...]
Loaded Pretzel Muddy Buddies
Kick your cereal treats up a notch or three with these Loaded Pretzel Muddy Buddies! Click here to join the Overtime Cook WhatsApp Status, for exclusive recipes, tips and content! Disclosure: this post is part of an ongoing partnership between overtime cook and Lieber’s foods. All opinions are, as always, 100% honest and my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible. The truth about this recipe is that I made it because I needed a small amount of a few different cereals for a different recipe I was working on, and I had these boxes of cereal staring me in the face every time I looked into my pantry for a week or two. Neither my husband nor … [Read more...]
Lotus Caramel Truffle Cones
Lotus Caramel Truffle Cones: The deceptively easy dessert with a creamy rich filling and a heavenly crunch! This post is sponsored by Lieber's Foods, and all opinions are 100% true and my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog and allow me to continue providing free recipes for you! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to signup. I dreamed this recipe up ages ago, and little did I dream how perfectly timely it would be! It started in a grocery store. (Doesn't it always?) I saw a cone shaped chocolate candy treat, and did that thing where I turn it over and over, hoping that if I look … [Read more...]
Lotus Pumpkin Mousse
Lotus Pumpkin Mousse is the ultimate thanksgiving dessert or fall treat - it's packed with flavor and easy to make! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I probably start pretty much every blog post by telling you how crazy excited I am for it, right? But this post is extra exciting because it's the ultimate, perfectly delicious Thanksgiving and fall dessert and you are going to LOVE it: Lotus Pumpkin Mousse. I originally created this recipe for a some cooking demos I did in various cities throughout the country (Email me to arrange one in your town!), and it was such a wild hit at each demo, I knew I had … [Read more...]
Black and White Candy Bark
Black and White Candy Bark is a whimsical yet beautiful way to serve candy! 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 by Fini-Mimi. Thank you for supporting the brands that help keep this blog running! Calling all candy lovers! I've got a whole new way for you guys to enjoy your candy today! Before we talk about that, let's discuss Fini-Mimi, my partners in today's recipe, and the importers of delicious kosher european candy. They're taking the kosher world by storm with their selection of eye-catching - and totally delicious - candies. I know that whenever I have Fini-Mimi … [Read more...]
No-Bake Candy Fudge Tart
Please the kids AND the adults with this adorable, gorgeous, rich and delicious No-Bake Candy Fudge Tart! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fini-Mimi; all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this blog possible. Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I have to tell you guys, I'm more excited about today's post than usual. I mean, I love all of my recipes (or I wouldn't share them with you!) but I love when a recipe presents beautifully, because everyone knows we eat with our eyes first. But this one? It's not just beautiful. It's adorable. It's the kind … [Read more...]
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
These quick and easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a sweet and salty lover's dream come true! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I just have to tell you guys that this time of year is quite a challenge for a kosher food blogger. On the one hand, nobody wants to think about the big "P" word just yet. Let's not talk about P***** until we absolutely have to. Amiright? And let me just tell you guys that I am the last person in the world who would want to stress you out. But...on the other hand, we (collectively) kind of have to face reality. No matter how hard we try to avoid thinking … [Read more...]
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
A classic cereal treat gets a favorite flavor makeover in these Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies! Muddy buddies will always remind me of my dorm. It sometimes feels like a previous life, but this classic cereal treat brings me back to those days. Teenagers in some little apartment, constantly noshing on junk food. With basically no kitchen equipment except for a microwave and toaster oven, we got all creative. Firstly, the school would pay for our breakfast, so we ordered lots of Chex every week. They probably thought we were big cereal eaters....I guess we were, but not in the way they intended! Next, we learned quickly all of the creative ways we could use the microwave and toaster ovens … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Pomegranate Tarts
White Chocolate Pomegranate Tarts are a dainty little dessert with a burst of fresh flavor! So, let's take a little poll here. Who's sick of me talking about Rosh Hashanah recipes? I know. I know. First there was the list of 15 desserts that you can make ahead and freeze for the holidays. Then I shared a new chicken dish that's got both apple and honey in it (I know, it's a perfect chicken recipe for Rosh Hashanah!) followed by an amazing new apple biscotti recipe. Well I aint' done yet, so stay with me folks. Today I'm moving away from the apples for a bit, and instead I'm sharing a pomegranate recipe. I love the combination of white chocolate and pomegranate, and these tarts … [Read more...]