World's Best Potato Kugel - lots of people make this claim but this recipe truly wins! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. I know, I know. That is a very bold claim. There are so many people out there who claim to make the world's best potato kugel. So what makes me feel qualified to say that my recipe is the best? It's simple. It's not my recipe. This is my sister's recipe and I'm just an objective taster. And let me tell you, this is some seriously good potato kugel! The thing about potato kugel recipes is that they're all really similar. You've got potatoes, eggs, oil, salt, pepper and (usually) onion. … [Read more...]
Honey Tahini Bundt Cake
Rosh Hashanah is coming, and I'm getting ready with this perfectly balanced, moist and delicious Honey Tahini Bundt Cake! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. It's hard to believe that Rosh Hashanah is here again. It's always a little sad when the summer is wrapping up and everything turns to fall - but the fun thing is that means fall food. And I love fall food! Apples, pumpkin, maple, cinnamon and honey - oh my! Today, I'm sharing my newest honey bundt cake for Rosh Hashanah: Honey Tahini Bundt Cake! Two years ago, I shared this delicious Honey Chocolate Bundt Cake. I didn't think I could top that, but … [Read more...]
Honey Coffee Bundt Cake
Coffee and Honey Flavors combine perfectly to form this delicious Honey Coffee Bundt Cake. This post is sponsored by Misceo Liqueurs, and ll 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. Are you guys ready for Rosh Hashanah? I'm not. I can't really believe that summer is over...what happened?!? Well, it's not all bad. I don't know about you guys, but I loooove fall baking. Cinnamon, apples, pumpkin spice, honey...I'm here for ALL. OF. IT. So today, I'm starting off … [Read more...]
Silan Braised Roast with Apples and Leeks
Searching for the perfect Roast or Brisket Recipe for Rosh Hashanah? You're going to love this Silan Braised Roast with Apples and Leeks - full of symbolic Rosh Hashanah foods and addictive flavor! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Rosh Hashanah is coming soon, followed by sukkos soon after, and I've got all kinds of delicious, seasonal recipes waiting for you guys - starting with this delicious rosh hashanah roast recipe. I've got all kinds of deliciousness in the lineup, but feel free to comment below and let me know so I can try to help! Now, let's talk about this meat recipe. I have so much good … [Read more...]
Over 150 Freezer Friendly Recipes
With the holidays coming up, and endless amounts of cooking stretching ahead of us, I know many of you are really stressed. It seems daunting to prepare holiday meal after holiday meal, but here's how you can make it easier for yourself: plan and plan and plan! Obviously, a big part of that is freezing food! In both of my cookbooks, I include plan ahead information for every recipe, which will help you plan. But hey, there are freezers to stock and holiday meals to prepare, so I've gathered together over 150 freezer-friendly recipes for to fill out your holiday menus. Scroll down for all of the categories, and then below where I've shared some recipes from my blogger friends. Scroll down to … [Read more...]
Honey Chocolate Bundt Cake
Honey Chocolate Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful cake for Rosh Hashanah 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! Rosh Hashanah is just a week away, and if you're stuck firmly in the "I don't really like honey cake" camp, I've got some really good news for you. You're going to love this honey cake! A while ago, I had this idea. What if I could take a honey cake, keep the moistness and flavor, but give it an extra burst … [Read more...]
Honey Crinkle Cookies
Honey Crinkle Cookies are the perfect Rosh Hashanah treat! 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. If you've been following this blog for a while, you've probably already discovered one of my incredibly delicious honey cookie recipes. I've got these Not Your Bubby's Honey Cookies, plus I've got these really delicious Lemon Glazed Honey Cookies. Both of them are fan favorites, with fierce debates over which is better. Sorry to do this to you guys (ok, not really so sorry), but today I'm making that debate a little more complicated, because I'm sharing an incredible new … [Read more...]
Cider Glazed Chicken Capons with Autumn Veggie Stuffing
Cider Glazed Chicken Capons with Autumn Veggie Stuffing are so good, you'll forget to be sad about the end of summer! Best part? They're freezer friendly and perfect for Rosh Hashanah! Guys! I have bad news for you. I think it's time to accept that summer is o.v.e.r. Rosh Hashanah is just a few weeks away, and tomorrow is september! But hey, it's not all bad. I went apple picking this week, so that means that my favorite food season is here. I've said it a thousand times before, but I'm going to say it again right now: autumn flavors are the ultimate consolation for summer ending.I'll take shorter days and cooler weather if it means I can have freshly picked apples, hearty soups, … [Read more...]
Apple and Honey Trifles
Apple and honey trifles are a perfect dessert for Rosh Hashanah, or anytime in the fall! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. I probably discussed this with you guys before, but based on today's recipe, I think I need to repeat it. Obviously, as a professional recipe developer, I work ahead of everyone else's schedules. When you're thinking about Rosh Hashanah, I'm finishing up with sukkos. When you're thinking donuts for chanukah, I'm thinking shalach manos for purim. But sometimes, my ideas don't coincide with the seasons, and I have to hold on to my ideas for a while. Like when it's april and I suddenly … [Read more...]
26 Freezer Friendly Mains for Your Holiday Meals
Holiday cooking made easy: 26 freezer friendly mains! How many of you are starting to plan for holiday cooking? I don't mean to stress anyone out (quite the opposite!) but there are a gazillion and a half holiday meals coming up, so it's wise to plan ahead. In previous years, I've shared some round-ups of freezer-friendly recipes: Starters, Sides & Soups and Desserts. Today, I'm going to complete your menu planning with a whole bunch of really delicious, freezer-friendly mains! Before we start, let me give you a little insight into my personal menu planning and prep. I usually start with desserts - I like to get them out of the way since almost all of them freeze nicely. Next, … [Read more...]