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Recipe for Banana Bites from Peanut Butter by Tim Lannan and James Annabel

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

For you, dear baking-challenged readers, this recipe will make some sweet nibbles to last all Father’s Day, If you like peanut butter, you’ll love this book. There are all sorts of traditional recipes for brittle, stir-fries, and sandwiches, even some with jelly. And there are also unusual ones, such as toast with pickles and hot sauce, cocktails, bruschetta, and a very nutty spaghetti. Have fun and whip up these yummy banana bites. And call yer dad!

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Recipe for Manuka honey tea with honey and banana bread from Tea & Cake: Perfect Pairings for Brews and Bakes by Liz Franklin and Zabar's favorite loose teas, teapot and cookbook giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

It is a lovely concept to stop in the middle of the day for a cuppa and a tiny sweet. This very British book is bursting with adorably-named treats, such as fat rascals, crumpets and tippy tea. We are giving away a copy of the book and a selection of our favorite loose teas and favorite teapot. 

Enter to win Tea & Cake, our favorite loose teas and teapot! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Tea & Cake" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 6/18/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Tea & Cake cookbook and Zabar's loose teas and teapot can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P. O. boxes.)

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Recipe for Creamy Orange Smoothie from Gather at Home by Monika Hibbs

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This pretty book is bursting with amazing recipes. Get inspired and go into the kitchen to try out the individual chicken pot pies, another smoothie that has chocolate and oats for breakfast, and a kale Caesar salad.

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Recipe for Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake from Florida from Chocolate is Forever by Maida Heatter

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Ahhh. Last week, I wrote that smoked salmon is my favorite food. It’s really almost anything chocolate. This rich cake is pretty close to the top of the list. And pairing orange with chocolate is a match made in dessert heaven! I miss my old friend and teacher, Maida Heatter, but we are all so lucky to have her incredible recipes to bake over and over again. Thanks, and a tip of my hat to Connie Heatter and Nick Malgieri.

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Recipe for Caraway Seed Cake from Artisan Home Baking by Meg Rivers and cookbook & Zabar’s Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book has lots of homey, delicious desserts to bake. I really love this simple caraway seed cake. Or…try the coffee & walnut cake, brownies with ginger and orange slices, a lovely pear tart, and some cookies called Hokey Pokey Biscuits. We are giving away a copy of the cookbook and one of our favorite selections of goodies: Zabar’s Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle.

Enter to win Artisan Home Baking! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Artisan Home Baking" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 5/22/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Artisan Home Baking cookbook and Zabar’s Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P. O. boxes.)

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Recipe for Granny Joan’s Shortbread from Aran by Flora Shedden

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book is an armchair traveler's dream. Take a trip through a Scottish bakery's kitchen with recipes for rye bread, pickled green tomatoes, whiskey eccles, and a very rich chocolate cake called the devil's double. My favorite: a perfect buttery shortbread from the author's granny. A second recipe, for Angus’ shortbread, is also included. Buy the book and bake them both. And call your mother!

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Recipe for Langues de chat {Cat’s tongue cookies} from Pâtisserie at Home by Will Torrent and cookbook & Zabar's Fruit & Nut Tote giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This lovely book will help you elevate your baking skills. There are a few simple recipes, such as these cat's tongue cookies, and some showstopper tarts. Even a chocolate loaf cake made with beer (or soda pop)! Get in the kitchen and have fun baking.

Enter to win Pâtisserie at Home & Zabar's Fruit & Nut Tote! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Pâtisserie at Home" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 4/30/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Pâtisserie at Home cookbook and Zabar's Fruit & Nut Tote can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P. O. boxes.)

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Recipe for My Go-to Caramelized Bananas from Everyone Can Bake by Dominique Ansel

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

I have been the lucky recipient of many a sweet from my old friend, Chef Dominique. His recipes elevate my baking skills. I am looking forward to the day I can share a meal with my family again. This book's chocolate cake recipe with chocolate ganache filling, topped with these sweet, caramelized bananas, is the first dessert on my list. The Zabar boys are going to be very, very happy.

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Recipe for Give a Dog a Bone {Gingerbread Dog Cookies} from Magical Animal Cakes by Angela Romeo & Annie Rigg and cookbook & Zabar’s favorite Rugelach Box giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book is filled with all sorts of adorable sweets. There is a marmalade cat cake, a family of sugar mice, a fluffy sheep cake covered in tiny marshmallows, and ducky cake-pops. These dog-shaped cookies are my favorite. Note: To avoid using raw eggs for safety reasons, I recommend using royal icing sugar mix or meringue powder.

Enter to win Magical Animal Cakes & Zabar’s favorite Rugelach Box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Magical Animal Cakes" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 3/19/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Magical Animal Cakes cookbook and Zabar’s favorite Rugelach Box can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P. O. Boxes.)

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Recipe for Chocolate Rice Pudding from Ferrandi Paris Chocolate and cookbook, Zabar's French-Italian Roast Coffee & two Zabar's favorite subway mugs giveaway.

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Ah, rice pudding. I have made many a guest swoon with a scoop of fancy ice cream, covered in Zabar's famous rice pudding, with some berries and a slice of chocolate pound cake on the side. However, chocolate rice pudding may need to be an addition to my over-the-top dessert plate. This one is a winner.

Enter to win Ferrandi Paris Chocolate, Zabar's French-Italian Roast Coffee and two Zabar's favorite subway mugs! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Ferrandi Paris Chocolate" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 3/13/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Ferrandi Paris Chocolate cookbook, Zabar's French-Italian Roast Coffee and two Zabar's favorite subway mugs can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P. O. boxes.)

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