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Malawach Deli Borekas

September 29, 2026 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! I like the idea of deli roll, but I've always felt that the classic deli roll could use some major improvements. These malawach deli borekas include so many improvements over the classic: swap puff pastry for the vastly more delicious malawach dough, cut the deli up so every bite has a bit of everything, and make them in beautiful yet practical single serve units. Trust me, you'll never want to go back to the classic!   If you like this recipe, you'll love my upcoming cookbook, Real Life Shabbos Cooking! Did you know that I share cooking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Meat, Party, purim, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Shavuot, Sides, Sukkos, Traditional Tagged With: chanukah, deli, finger food, freezer friendly, malawach, pastrami, purim, shabbos, shabbos food, shabbos lunch, sukkos

Teriyaki Chicken Wontons (or Egg Rolls)

September 23, 2026 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! Ever made something so good, people continued to talk about two and a half years later? That was me with these Teriyaki Chicken Wontons. I actually made them as eggrolls initially, and served them at a party. People still tell me it's their favorite thing I have ever made, so you know it's pretty memorable! I made the same filling into wontons, for more of a finger-food vibe, but it's your choice - wonton or eggroll - the important thing is how incredibly delicious they are! Thank you to Western Kosher for sponsoring this recipe!  If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Hanukkah, Holiday, purim, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Sides, Sukkos Tagged With: Appetizers, chanukah, chicken, eggroll, finger food, freezer friendly, purim, shabbos food, shabbos lunch, sukkos, teriyaki, wonton

Rainbow Salad – My Most Popular Salad Recipe Ever!

September 15, 2026 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! After sharing this recipe in my 3rd cookbook, More Real Life Kosher Cooking , it was an instant viral sensation. It's such a perfect crowd-pleasing salad, I decided it has to be in cookbook #5, Real Life Shabbos Cooking, as well! And then so many of you have told me it's going on your Sukkos menus, I decided that I needed to add it to the blog as well! So if you're one of the many thousands who have loved this salad - might I suggest sharing the love and sending this link to your friends and family?  Did you know that I share cooking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hanukkah, Holiday, Party, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Salads, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Shavuot, Sukkos, Super-Easy, Tu B'shvat, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, Cabbage, easy recipe, Holiday, mango, Party, pomegranate, purim, recipe, Rosh Hashanah, salad, sukkos, sweet potato

Raspberry and Balsamic Glazed Chicken Capons

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! We often think of capons as stuffed, but using the dark meat chicken with skin on is a great way to get juicy chicken that’s bursting with sweet and tangy raspberry flavor!  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Main Courses, Passover, Shabbos, Shavuot, Sukkos, Tu B'shvat Tagged With: balsamic, capons, chicken, freezer friendly, Holiday, Passover, pesach, purim, raspberry, shavuos, sukkos

Pulled Corned Beef Tacos

September 29, 2025 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! 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

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

Cherry Cheese Muffins

May 15, 2023 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Cheesecake/Dairy Desserts, Dairy, Dessert, Freezer-Friendly, Fruit, Hanukkah, Holiday, Muffins/Cupcakes, Party, purim, Shavuot, Tu B'shvat Tagged With: baked goods, cheesecake, cherry, dairy, dessert, freezer friendly, fruit, muffins, Party, purim, recipe, shavuos

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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