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Recipe for Citrus Glaze and Pecan or Angel Slices from Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, Megan Scott and cookbook & Zabar’s New York Goodies Box giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Here is a recipe for a sweet little cake from the ultimate cookbook. It's the book you need to have in your kitchen.

Enter to win Joy of Cooking & Zabar’s New York Goodies Box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Joy of Cooking" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 1/23/2020 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Joy of Cooking cookbook and & Zabar’s New York Goodies 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 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 Lacy Latkes & Applesauce from Kosher Style by Amy Rosen and cookbook & Zabar’s Eight Nights of Hanukkah Crate (Kosher) giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

There are tons of classic recipes in this book, from bagels and blintzes to bialys and rice pudding. And a few fun and trendy ones, such as General Tso’s Chicken. This week’s offerings are recipes for latkes and applesauce. These potato pancakes, fried in oil and slathered in sour cream or applesauce, are a once-a-year treat. I consider myself a great cook, however, my latkes are like hockey pucks. Thankfully, we are saved by my mother-in-law’s annual latkes, but my test batch of this recipe was pretty great. Next on my list from this terrific book: a wildflower honey cake. Our super giveaway this week is a copy of Kosher Style and Zabar’s Eight Nights of Hanukkah Crate (Kosher).

Enter to win Kosher Style! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Kosher Style" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 1/2/20 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Kosher Style cookbook and Zabar’s Eight Nights of Hanukkah Crate (Kosher). can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Birthday Buns from Brontë at Home by Brontë Aurel and cookbook & Zabar's beautiful new le Jacquard Francais Tea Towel and Zabar's Morello Cherry preserves giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book is a gem. I have a few cakes to try out on my list, including a Danish marzipan cake. That lemon blueberry bundt cake on the cover is pretty tempting, too. The other day, I made these birthday buns, a simple recipe for perfect bread. Try baking these when you are stuck inside during a snowy day. This week, we are giving away Zabar's beautiful new le Jacquard Francais Tea Towel, which I use as an oversized napkin, and a jar of our wonderful Morello Cherry preserves.

Enter to win Brontë at Home, Zabar's beautiful new le Jacquard Francais Tea Towel and Morello Cherry preserves! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Brontë at Home" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 12/ /19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Brontë at Home cookbook and Zabar's le Jacquard Francais Tea Towel and Morello Cherry preserves can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Black Pepper Pain de Mie from Poilâne by Apollonia Poilâne and giveaway of a copy of the cookbook & five bottles of Zabar's Peppercorns (pink, white, tellicherry, green and rainbow)!

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This bread, with or without the addition of pepper, will amaze your guests. The house will be perfumed when you bake this yeasty treat. As you enter Poilâne's original bakery in Paris, you might be welcomed with an offer to take a punition (punishment), actually a tiny sweet sugar cookie. Channel your inner grand-mère and try this pain de mie. It's easy to make. This week, we are giving away a copy of the cookbook and five bottles of Zabar's favorite peppercorns.

Enter to win Poilâne & Zabar's peppercorns! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Poilâne" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 12/19/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Poilâne cookbook and Zabar's favorite peppercorns can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Pain d’épices Chaud / Warm Gingerbread Cake from Duchess at Home by Giselle Courteau and cookbook & Zabar’s Babka and Rugelach Crate giveaway.

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This very grown-up cake is perfumed with molasses and spices. Topping it with the sauce and ice cream adds an extra bit of sweetness. Also check out the French Onion Soup and a perfectly wonderful dessert called Merveilleux.

Enter to win Duchess at Home! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Duchess at Home" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 12/12/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Duchess at Home cookbook and Zabar’s Babka & Rugelach Crate can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Guacamole from JGV: A Life in 12 Recipes by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and cookbook & Zabar's Black & White Duo Cookie Box giveaway.

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

#givepeasachance. My old friend, chef Jean-Georges, shared this recipe for guacamole that is easy-peasy (sorry). You can adjust the spices and lime juice to your taste. The rest of the book is a delightful memoir recounting his life and story about becoming a chef and restaurateur. It is a must-read for aspiring cooks and armchair foodies.

Enter to win JGV: A Life in 12 Recipes and Zabar's Black & White Duo Cookie Box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "JGV" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 12/9/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The JGV cookbook and Zabar's Black & White Duo Cookie Box can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Chocolate Cream Pie in a Jar from The Perfect Pie and cookbook & Zabar's chocolate bar giveaway

Oh my. This book has way too many pies to choose from. Where to start? Pumpkin Praline, Pecan, Berry, or Vanilla Cream? Poached Pear and Almond, Fig, Cherry, or Blood Orange and Chocolate? Blackberry, Lemon, Peanut, or Key Lime? Or just a plain-old, perfect Apple Pie? Have fun deciding. I know I will, thanks to this beautiful, amazing book. This week's giveaway is a copy of The Perfect Pie and five of Zabar’s Favorite Chocolate Bars: Sea Salt, New York Cheesecake, Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Biscotti, and Espresso Crunch.

Enter to win The Perfect Pie and Zabar’s Favorite Chocolate Bars! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "The Perfect Pie" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 11/29/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Perfect Pie cookbook and five of Zabar’s Favorite Chocolate Bars can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe for Buttery Soft Dinner Rolls from Set for the Holidays by Anna Olson and cookbook & Zabar's Brownie Bites giveaway bundle

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Get over your fear of yeast by making these easy and yummy pull-apart rolls. Then buy this book and wow your friends and family with recipes for main courses, hearty soups, and a nutty chocolate candy called Brazilian Brigadeiros. There are brunch and cookie recipes galore. This week we are giving away a copy of the cookbook and Zabar’s favorite Brownies Bites Box.

Enter to win Set for the Holidays and Zabar’s favorite Brownies Bites Box! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Set for the Holidays" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 11/21/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Set for the Holidays cookbook and the Zabar's Brownie Bites Box can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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