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...]
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...]
Brownie Bottom Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Brownie Bottom Mocha Cheesecake Bars are an incredible mix of coffee, chocolate and everything good! 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. I don't think I could really be more excited about this dessert than I already am - it's got all of the best things about being an adult - chocolate, coffee, alcohol and cheesecake. What's not to love, amIright? These. Bars. Are. Everything. Gooey fudgey brownies, creamy, … [Read more...]
Sari’s Cheesy Onion Buns
Cheesy Onion Buns are the perfect savory alternative to their sweet, cinnamon-y cousins! Photo courtesy of Sandy Eller If you've been reading this blog and following me on social media for a while, you probably already know that writing a cookbook is a TON of work. The only way to manage that kind of work, is to find people you trust, and delegate tasks to them. I first met my kitchen assistant, Sari Eller, when she was 14. I was skeptical, but desperate, so I gave her a try. At first, I gave her menial jobs, things you needed no skill for, but as I got to know her better, and as I entrusted her with more and more difficult tasks, I realized that everything I heard about her was … [Read more...]
Strawberry and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bundt Cake
Strawberry and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bundt Cake has a rich texture and fabulous flavor, thanks to strawberry flavored greek yogurt! This post is brought to you in partnership with Norman’s Dairy. Thank you for supporting the brands I love 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'm sure by now all of you saw my exciting news about the upcoming cookbook I'm writing. And so, before we get to today's recipe, I want to make sure you guys realize that I'm not neglecting this blog, and will continue to share the kind of recipes you guys love, totally free, right here on Overtime … [Read more...]
Cranberry Cinnamon and Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These buttery Cranberry Cinnamon and Pecan Shortbread Cookies are incredibly rich and creamy thanks to a special ingredient! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! Last week, I introduced my partnership with Rosenbaum Cheese with this incredibly delicious and gourmet version of mac and cheese. That recipe used their goat cheese meunster and goat cheese cheddar, two of their unique cheeses. Today's post will introduce you to my absolute favorite of their cheeses: their Quarks. For those of you unfamiliar with Quark cheese, it's a soft, spreadable, creamy cheese that isn't widely used or available in the … [Read more...]
Muenster Mac and Cheese with Herbed Breadcrumbs
Muenster Mac and Cheese with Herbed Breadcrumbs is a flavorful twist on a traditional comfort food! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! As a food blogger, I've been lucky enough to introduce you, my awesome readers, to some really cool, innovative and unique new products. Today, I'm excited to partner with Rosenbaum Cheese to introduce you to an artisanal new cheese company that aims to change the landscape of dairy products available to the kosher consumer. After a long talk with Larry Rosenbaum, founder of Rosenbaum Cheese, I hung up with one major thought in my mind. This man is passionate about … [Read more...]
Cappuccino Cheesecake
Cappuccino Cheesecake is a rich and delicious treat that's heavy on the coffee flavor! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I might have mentioned this once or twice or five hundred times before, but I kinda love coffee. I mean love. I live on it. And I don't just enjoy the traditional coffee beverage, but I love coffee flavor in...oh, just about everything. Coffee Sticky Buns? Yep. Coffee Crinkle Cookies? Check. Cappuccino Bundt Cake? Uh huh. Coffee Cheesecake Mousse. Done. Homemade Iced Mochaccino? But of course! Cappuccino Cheese Muffins? Naturally. Cappuccino Cream Cheese Cookies? … [Read more...]
Cheesecake Recipe Roundup!
I don't know about you, but I love cheesecake. All flavors, all shapes, all varieties. If it's creamy and cheesey, I. Am. In. Well the holiday of Shavuot is coming (for those of you who aren't familiar with it, click here). If there's ever a time to go crazy making cheesecake, it's for a holiday where it's traditional to eat cheesecake (among other dairy treats!). So whether you are celebrating this holiday, or just love a good slice of cheesecake, I have gathered up over 65 of the best cheesecake recipes from all over the internet. I've divided the recipes up into catergories, so scroll down, click over, and enjoy! (Links to the recipes in the photos are directly below the picture.) And … [Read more...]
Dairy Recipe Roundup for Shavuos
Shavuos is coming, and I for one am cooking up a storm! I'm going to be posting an awesome new dairy recipe tomorrow, just in time for Shavuos, but in the meantime, if you're looking for some awesome dairy ideas, check out these posts from the archives: Healthy Quiche Cups: a healthy quiche filling, baked inside a whole wheat wrap..for those who want to stay healthy over the holiday. Healthy Cottage Cheese Pancakes: another delicious and healthy option for Shavuos. Caprese Panini: A delicious twist on a grilled cheese sandwich! And now onto some delicious desserts: Cream Cheese Swirled Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake: the best bundt cake you've ever tasted, plus it's a great change … [Read more...]