Recipes Blog

Recipe for Chicken Pizzaiola from Felidia by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali and Fortunato Nicotra and cookbook & two Zabar's 79th Street mugs and a pound of Zabar’s Kona Style Coffee giveaway.

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Felidia is one of my favorite restaurants. Our family has celebrated birthdays, graduations and a new baby there. We are often joined at the table by Lidia and Tanya when they are in the house. At the end of every meal I have ever had there, chef Nicotra sends me a delightful cookie platter. Let's go there again! Their new cookbook is amazing and the recipes are easy to make. I am currently working my way through the soup chapter. This book belongs on your bookshelf.

Enter to win Felidia! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Felidia" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 1/16/20 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Felidia cookbook and Zabar's 79th Street mugs and a pound of Kona Style Coffee 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 Pittas Filled with Tuna, Apple Capers and Crinkle-Cut Chips from TLV Tel Aviv Recipes & Stories from Israel by Jigal Krant and cookbook & Zabar's large apple board and our favorite 8" bread knife giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

The recipes in this book are amazing. I chose this one because, in our house, we always put potato chips in tuna sandwiches! And we think everyone else should. The book brought back memories for me of my time in Israel. My first morning there, I woke up to find that my cousin had slipped into our place and laid out breakfast. It was a lovely surprise. The spread included amazingly fresh fruits and vegetables, and some cheese and bread. What could be better? Maybe a tuna sandwich. This week, we are giving away our cutting board from the big apple and our favorite bread knife.

Enter to win TLV Tel Aviv Recipes & Stories from Israel, Zabar's cutting board & bread knife! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "TLV Tel Aviv Recipes & Stories from Israel" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 1/9/20 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The TLV Tel Aviv Recipes & Stories from Israel cookbook & Zabar's apple board and bread knife can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Crispy Sesame Schnitzel from sababa by Adeena Sussman and cookbook & Zabar's NY Original Toasting Bagel Bag (Assorted) giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Schnitzel. The easiest classic recipe that should be in your recipe box. We cook them up, thin or thick, and use the leftovers for sandwiches the next day. Sometime we cut them into pieces for a tasty addition to our lunch salad. The book is overflowing with recipes using fresh and yummy ingredients. There are variations on tahini sauce, labaneh, and kugel. My copy of sababa will be falling apart before I am done with it.

Enter to win sababa and Zabar's NY Original Toasting Bagel Bag (assorted)! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "sababa" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 10/24/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The sababa cookbook and Zabar's bagels can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Crispy Fried Tofu in a Hot and Sour Sauce from Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Kwoklyn Wan and cookbook & Zabar's black subway bag giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Some of the recipes here are like old friends, such as OK Beef and Happy Family. Other, more exotic dishes, like Chicken Yuk Sung and Wandering Dragon will inspire you to expand your recipe repertoire. This week, we are giving away a copy of the cookbook and our new and wonderful Zabar’s black subway bag.

Enter to win Chinese Takeout Cookbook & Zabar’s black subway bag! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Chinese Takeout Cookbook" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 10/17/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: Chinese Takeout Cookbook & Zabar's black subway bag can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Speedy Skillet Ravioli Lasagna from Lasagna by Anna Hezel and the Editors of TASTE and cookbook & Zabar's black and white cookie duo box giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This cookbook has lots and lots of creative ways to make lasagna and other baked pastas. My favorite is this lasagna, delicious and brilliantly made with ravioli. And, rather than one pan for the sauce, one for the noodles, and a third to bake the lasagna, this recipe uses one pan! You are welcome. Next on my to-cook list is this book’s sweet pea lasagna with mint pesto.

Enter to win Lasagna & Zabar's black and white cookie duo box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Lasagna" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 10/3/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Lasagna cookbook and Zabar's black and white cookie duo box can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Pistachio Pesto from Cucina Siciliana: Fresh and Vibrant Recipes from a Unique Mediterranean Island by Ursula Ferrigno, photographs by David Munns (Ryland Peters & Small), and cookbook & mini Cuisinart giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Sicily, the sun-kissed island that was the home of my family, has a delightful culinary history. This amazing book is overflowing with recipes for you to make, perfect meals for those hot summer evenings. Try the Spinach and Broccoli Caponata with the Lemon Chicken, and then the gelato. But first, whip up this pistachio pesto. I make two batches: one with the garlic clove, and the other without. Either way, it's a winner. This week, we are giving away a copy of the cookbook and Zabar's favorite mini prep Cuisinart!

Enter to win Cucina Siciliana! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Cucina Siciliana" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 8/8/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Cucina Siciliana cookbook and the mini Cuisinart can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for dough and meatballs for Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza from Perfect Pan Pizza by Peter Reinhart and cookbook & five of Zabar's favorite chocolate bars giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

My brothers used to have spaghetti and meatball sandwiches for breakfast. Maybe they had the right idea. This book has gorgeous, inspiring pizza recipes for every taste. Grandma pie? Hawaiian? Focaccia? Pastrami? Broccoli and lemon? I’m hooked. You will be too.

Enter to win Perfect Pan Pizza & Zabar's favorite chocolate bars (Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt, Strawberry Champagne, Hazelnut Biscotti and Espresso Crunch)! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Perfect Pan Pizza" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 7/11/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Perfect Pan Pizza cookbook and Zabar's chocolate bars can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Greek Vegetable Tart from Orexi! by Theo A. Michaels and cookbook & Zabar's sweatshirt giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This is the perfect time of the year for this cookbook. It features tons of recipes using fresh ingredients. I am thrilled with this gorgeous, easy vegetable tart. Using store-bought puff pastry--we love Dufour brand here at Zabar's--makes it a snap. Also, try the Spinach & Feta Balls with Watermelon, Fisherman's Soup, any of the skewered meats for your barbecuing pleasure, and two pretty wonderful desserts made with phyllo.

Enter to win Orexi! and a Zabar’s black embroidered sweatshirt. Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Orexi" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 6/20/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Orexi! cookbook and a Zabar’s black embroidered sweatshirt can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Souped Up Instant Ramen from Tokyo Stories by Tim Anderson and cookbook & Zabar’s Denim Apron giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

There are plenty of from-scratch ramen recipes in the book, and loads of other wonderful foods to get you cooking in the kitchen. But sometimes, you need a quick lunch, and this is it.

Enter to win Tokyo Stories & Zabar’s Denim Apron giveaway! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Tokyo Stories" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 4/18/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Tokyo Stories cookbook and Zabar’s Denim Apron can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Matzo Brei with Nova recipe

Matzo Brei is a staple dish at Passover and we are always thinking of ways to add that extra yum to it. We came across a recipe on New York Times Cooking that included Lox and decided to adapt it with our very own handsliced smoked salmon. It was super easy to make and delicious to boot and hope you think so too!