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Pastrami Fritters {Kosher for Passover}

March 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! One of the most incredible appetizer recipes from my cookbook, Real Life Pesach Cooking, is my pastrami fritters. They're insanely crispy, super tasty, and just such a crowd pleaser! When my sister, who is allergic to mushrooms, asked me for a new appetizer idea for pesach, these pastrami fritters came into existence! They're easy to make, so delicious, and a guaranteed hit at your pesach table! 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Meat, Passover, Passover, Sides Tagged With: Appetizers, freezer friendly, fried food, gluten free, Passover, pastrami, pesach, Recipes, Side Dish

Savory Carrot Kugel Muffins {Passover and Gluten Free}

March 22, 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! If you’ve ever thought of carrot muffins as somewhere between a side dish and dessert , this version will totally change your thinking. These are decidedly kugel - not dessert muffins. They have just the slightest hint of sweetness and lots of savory flavors of onion and ginger to make them as tasty as they are convenient!  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? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Freezer-Friendly, Holiday, Passover, Passover, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Vegetables Tagged With: carrot, freezer friendly, gluten free, Kugel, muffins, onion, Passover, pesach, recipe, Side Dish, snacks

Mini Caramelized Onion and Cabbage Kugels

March 11, 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! There's something so yummy and addictive about the sweet and savory combination of caramelized onion and cabbage - I've used it in many forms, but in this kugel, it takes center stage! This freezer-friendly side dish is a kosher for pesach recipe, but it's so good, you'll be eating it all year long! 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!   Click here for lots more amazing passover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freezer-Friendly, Holiday, Passover, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Shavuot, Sides, Sukkos, Vegetables Tagged With: Cabbage, freezer friendly, Holiday, onion, Passover, pesach, shabbos food, shabbos lunch, Side Dish, vegetables

Crunchy Green Beans with Sesame Almond Crumble

November 25, 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! Honestly? Veggies have no business being THIS good and THIS addictive. I was inspired by the old fashioned dish of green beans with almonds, but I gave it a modern and fresh revamp with this incredible crumble that's so flavorful and full of fun textures - you really won't be able to stop eating these. 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! \ More Green Bean Recipes:  BEST EVER Sticky Roasted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hanukkah, Healthy, Holiday, Nuts, purim, Shavuot, Sides, Sukkos, Vegetables Tagged With: almond, crumble, green beans, Recipes, Sesame, shallots, Side Dish, thanksgiving, vegetables

Honey Sumac Roasted Carrots

September 15, 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! No need to go searching for the perfect Rosh Hashanah side dish recipe, because I'm sharing it with you today. This roasted carrot side dish take just minutes to throw together, but it's got a regal look to it, and a wonderful taste to match! Make this for Rosh Hashanah but I bet you'll keep coming back to it, over and over again.  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: Healthy, Holiday, Rosh Hashanah, Seasonal, Shabbos, Sides, Sukkos, Super-Easy, Tu B'shvat, Vegetables Tagged With: carrots, Honey, onion, pomegranate, roasted vegetables, rosh hashana, Rosh Hashanah, Side Dish, sumac, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Savory Leek Muffins

September 11, 2025 by overtimecook 11 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Bread, Freezer-Friendly, Holiday, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbos, Shabbos Lunch, Sides, Sukkos Tagged With: freezer friendly, Holiday, leek, muffins, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah, Side Dish, sukkos

Honey Roasted Potatoes

January 7, 2024 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

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! Are you looking for a new go-to, easy roasted potato recipe? Well, even if you weren't, you are now! Because trust me when I tell you that these potatoes are just incredibly delicious, easy to make, and a complete crowd pleaser! Try em - you'll thank me later! 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! Did you preorder Real Life Pesach Cooking yet? The release date is just two months … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Passover, Shabbos, Sides, Super-Easy Tagged With: Easy Recipes, Passover, pesach, Potatoes, Recipes, roasted potatoes, Side Dish, Side dishes, weeknight dinner

Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomato Relish

January 3, 2024 by overtimecook 2 Comments

Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomato Relish is just the kind of easy-yet-elegant side dish that you'll go back to over and over again! 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 a healthy and delicious side dish that looks beautiful on your table but also takes minutes to make, here you go! This is for you. 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments/Sauces/Dips, Hanukkah, Healthy, Holiday, Passover, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbos, Sides, Sukkos, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, eggplant, Healthy, healthy recipe, Passover, pesach, relish, Side Dish, sun dried tomatoes, vegetable sides

Pastrami Wrapped Zucchini Sticks

October 2, 2022 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

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 an absolutely showstopping side dish to really make a meal special, this pastrami wrapped zucchini stick dish will absolutely wow your friends, family and guests!  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hanukkah, Holiday, Meat, Passover, Passover, purim, Rosh Hashanah, Sides, Sukkos, Vegetables Tagged With: Holiday, Passover, pastrami, pesach, Recipes, Side Dish, special occasion, Zucchini

Baked Veggie Farfel

October 1, 2022 by overtimecook 4 Comments

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 has become one of my go-to side dishes, since I first came up with the recipe. I make a batch, divide it into smaller pans, and freeze it for a few shabbos meals. It freezes beautifully and it's a real flavorful crowd pleaser!   I know you're always looking for freezer friendly side dishes - I sure hope you give this one a shot!   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: Freezer-Friendly, Hanukkah, Holiday, Pasta, purim, Sides, Sukkos, Traditional Tagged With: farfel, freezer friendly, Holiday, jewish food, Recipes, Side Dish, vegetables

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