Recipes Blog

Recipe for Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions from Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman and Zabar's Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

I got lost in this book, looking for a recipe to test. Dreaming of future dinner parties? There are dozens of interesting dishes to try. The Spicy Carmelized Leeks and Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan and Coconut Banana Cream Pudding are next on my list.

Enter to win Zabar's Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle giveaway! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Nothing Fancy" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 4/2/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: Zabar's Classic Sweets & Coffee Bundle giveaway 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 Chicken Scarpariello from Big Flavors from Italian America and giveaway of Zabar’s Black & White Duo Cookie Box

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book is overflowing with family-friendly recipes. From the simplest pasta to the often scary artichoke, there are directions to make these dishes at home. Scali bread? Meatball subs? Pizza? Shrimp scampi and pasta alla Norma? It’s all here. Serve today's recipe for chicken scarpariello with some ziti and a big salad. This week we are giving away Zabar’s favorite Black & White Duo Cookie Box.

Enter to win Zabar’s favorite Black & White Duo Cookie Box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Big Flavors from Italian America" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 3/26/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: Zabar’s favorite Black & White Duo Cookie 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 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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Recipe for Garden Patch Pickles from Cheese Boards to Share by Thalassa Skinner and cookbook & Zabar’s Salami and Cheese Crate giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book has gorgeous photographs of cheeseboards to make your guests happy. There is lots of information about cheese varieties (cow, goat, sheep), and recipes for chutney, jam, piccalilli, bread sticks, spicy chocolate truffles and even a wedding cake made of three varieties of cheese rounds! Not your expected cheesecake. Get this book, get inspired, and then come visit us in Olga's cheese department at Zabar's.

Enter to win Cheese Boards to Share and Zabar’s Salami and Cheese Crate! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Cheese Boards to Share" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 3/5/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Cheese Boards to Share cookbook and Zabar’s Salami and Cheese Crate 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 Banana & Blueberry Bread from What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street by Felicita Sala and cookbook & Zabar's favorite preserves and chocolate bars giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This delightful children's book is fun for kids and adults. People are preparing mouthwatering goodies in each apartment, and at the end of the book, they all share and enjoy a meal. Each recipe is illustrated with gorgeous drawings. There's guacamole, sole meunière, baba ganoush, coconut dahl and oyakodon. Put your apron on and start cooking! This week, we are giving away a copy of the book and three of Zabar’s Favorite Preserves: Blueberry, Bitter Orange, and Chestnut Cream and three of Zabar’s favorite chocolate bars: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt.

Enter to win What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street? & Zabar's favorite preserves and chocolate bars! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street?" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 2/27/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street? cookbook and & Zabar's favorite preserves and chocolate bars 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 Penne alla Vodka from Munchies Guide to Dinner and cookbook & a big hunk of Parmesan cheese and three jars of Zabar’s favorite All Natural Homemade Sauces: Marinara, Pomodoro, and Vodka giveaway.

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book is bursting with recipes to feed big crowds. There's a photograph of a burger that looks like it could feed a whole family. And for dessert, a gigantic cookie sundae made in a cast-iron pan. I love this fabulous, fun recipe collection for the home cook. Our giveaway this week: a copy of the book and a big hunk of Parmesan cheese and three jars of Zabar’s favorite All Natural Homemade Sauces: Marinara, Pomodoro, and of course, Vodka.

Enter to win Munchies Guide to Dinner and parmesan & pasta sauce giveaway! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Munchies Guide to Dinner" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 2/20/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Munchies Guide to Dinner cookbook and parmesan & pasta sauce giveaway 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 Pound Cake from Everything Chocolate and cookbook & Zabar's favorite espresso mugs and coffee giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this rich, yummy cake.This book is bursting with recipes for all kinds of chocolate treats. Here is one for a wonderful cake. Slice up this simple dessert and serve with lots of berries and a bit of whipped cream. Giveaway this week: Set of 2 Zabar’s Espresso Mugs and 1 pound each of Zabar’s Dark Espresso and Decaf Espresso Coffee.

Enter to win Everything Chocolate, Zabar's Espresso Mugs, & Coffee! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Everything Chocolate" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 2/13/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Everything Chocolate cookbook & Zabar's favorite espresso mugs and 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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Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts recipe from The Food of Sichuan by Fuchsia Dunlop and cookbook and tea towels giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This beautiful cookbook is a treasure. I am working my way through the vegetable chapter. Today's recipe is for Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts, a super garlicky, spicy dish. Dig out your wok and start cooking. This week's giveaway is a copy of the book and two Le Jacquard Francais Zabar’s Tea Towels, which make the perfect, oversized napkins.

Enter to win The Food of Sichuan! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "The Food of Sichuan" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 2/6/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Food of Sichuan cookbook and Le Jacquard Francais Zabar’s Tea Towels 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 Rosa’s Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi from Pasta Grannies by Vicky Bennison and cookbook & Zabar's Natural Homemade Sauces giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Pasta Grannies is filled with adorable photographs of my fellow nonne, plus wonderful and inspiring recipes. Most of the recipes in this book are simple instructions to hand make pasta, some with a filling, and then a sauce. This one teaches you to make the filling without the pasta. It’s amazing. Now, buy the book and start cooking. We are giving away a copy of the cookbook and 3 Zabar’s All Natural Homemade Sauces: Pomodoro, Vodka, and Marinara.

Enter to win Pasta Grannies & Zabar’s All Natural Homemade Sauces! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Pasta Grannies" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 1/30/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Pasta Grannies cookbook and 3 Zabar’s All Natural Homemade Sauces can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only. Cannot be sent to P.O. boxes.)

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