Slushy Limonana, aka frozen mint lemonade, is the most refreshing drink you'll ever taste - with the best texture and the greatest punch of bright flavor! Do you receive the Overtime Cook email newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips, menus and more! Click here to sign up. If you've been following along this summer, here on my blog, as well as on my instagram page, you'll remember that I've been sharing lots of drinks this summer. I've declared this the Summer of Drinks, and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm kinda thinking...shall we keep this going, past the summer? I'm imagining warming drinks like spiced apple cider in the fall. A cozy winter cup of hot cocoa. Your favorite … [Read more...]
Watermelon Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade is the most refreshing summer drink - and it's refined sugar free! Do you receive the Overtime Cook newsletter? It’s full of recipes, kitchen tips and more! Click here to sign up. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, or own any of my cookbooks, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve noticed that I love homemade drinks. My cookbooks all have drink sections, with a plethora of coffee drinks, fruity drinks, cocktails, milkshakes and more. Don’t have any of my cookbooks? No worries. This blog has got some really delicious drink recipes too! I’ve got coffee drinks like this Skinny Iced Vanilla Latte and this over-the-top S’mores Frappe. I’ve got refreshing … [Read more...]
Roasted Broccoli Slaw
Roasted Broccoli Slaw is the sweet, tangy and creamy salad you need at your next barbecue! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! As a general rule, slaws and cabbage salads are some of my go-to's for an easy, crowd-pleasing, satisfying salad at basically any meal. But with summer coming and barbecues following closely behind, I know there are lots of slaws in my future, And probably yours, So I decided I had better share my new favorite twist on a basic cole slaw: Roasted Broccoli Slaw. Here's the story. Recently, I was about to make a basic cabbage salad when I thought to myself, nah. Not in the mood. I … [Read more...]
Almond Crusted Plum Bundt Cake
Hold onto the best flavors of summer with this Almond Crusted Plum Bundt Cake! 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. Guys, please don't get mad and throw things at me for bringing this up, but it just so happens that Rosh Hashanah is....a month away. Crazy, right? That means summer is over, days are going to start getting shorter, and cooking marathons are in our not-too distant future. But hey! It's not all bad news! Rosh Hashanah and fall mean some great things too. It signals the end of the oppressive heat. That time of year when bugs go back to hell where they … [Read more...]
Middle Eastern Spiced Grilled Corn
An easy, flavorful and healthy summer side dish: Middle Eastern Spiced Grilled Corn 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! Ah summer. When days are long and barbecues happen all the time. And bugs are everywhere, but let's not dwell on that, right? Let's dwell on summer's bounty - fruits, veggies, there are so many ways to enjoy all of it, and today I'm sharing one of my crazy-easy, go-to recipes for corn, one of the best things about summer (in my … [Read more...]
Blueberry Corn Muffin Mug Cake
Blueberry Corn Muffin Mug Cakes are a perfect summer breakfast that takes less than 5 minutes to prep and cook! 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. It all started in Walmart, at 2 am. Where all good stories start, right? I was shopping with my friends Shaindy and Miriam, and naturally, we found ourselves in the baking aisle. (Shocking, right?) Turns out that nowadays, they don't just make full size cake mixes, but they also make single serve cake mix, meant to be made in a mug. Obviously we bought a bunch of them. Obviously. The only flavor that was pareve was … [Read more...]
Peaches and Cream Cookies
Hang on to summer with these rich, chewy Peaches and Cream Cookies! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group. I know I just posted a fall - even winter - recipe last week, but it's still August for a little bit, and there's still an abundance of peaches on the shelves of my grocery store, so I've got one last summery treat to share with you before we go into full-on fall and high holiday mode around here. (Don't freak out!) These peaches and cream cookies are rich, dense, chewy, delicious and totally summery. So grab those peaches then head over to Kitchen-Tested, where I'm guest posting for my good friend … [Read more...]
S’mores Waffles {Guest Post}
A breakfast take on a favorite summer treat: S'mores Waffles! Have a question about one of my recipes? The best place to get answers is the Overtime Cook Recipes Facebook Group! I'm really excited about today's post. It's not from me, but rather, from a foodie friend of mine who I know you're going to love. Sari Eller is my assistant. She helps me in the kitchen when I'm working hard, overtime, trying to test recipes and get them ready for photoshoots. She's fierce in the kitchen, and keeps me on my toes. Oh, and did I mention the most important part? Sari is 15. She was 14 when she worked many hours on my cookbook. One day, she's going to be a huge name in the kosher world, and … [Read more...]