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Recipe & Giveaway: Tomato Basil Turnovers recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's Babka Duo giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

I really love this book. My favorite recipe this week is for the tomato basil turnovers. They are a delicious appetizer you can make, easily and quickly, thanks to frozen puff pastry. We love the Dufour brand here at Zabar’s. Hummingbird Cupcakes are next on my baking list. Then, an adorable Blueberry Shortcake and the Pear and Apple Crisp. Our giveaway this week is a copy of Bake the Seasons and Zabar’s babka duo—one chocolate, one cinnamon.

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Enter to win Bake the Seasons and Zabar’s babka duo! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Bake the Seasons" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 8/15/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Bake the Seasons cookbook and Zabar's babka duo can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Pistachio Pesto recipe | Cookbook & mini prep 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!

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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 & Giveaway: Charred Greek Salad with Feta and Mint Dressing recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's favorite virgin olive oil giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This cookbook will expand your salad repertoire with Grilled Peach Salad with Mozzarella, Basil, and Honey, one with orange, fennel, and olives, and lots of other vegetarian goodies.

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Enter to win Family! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Family cookbook" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 8/1/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Family cookbook and Zabar's virgin olive oil can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Strawberry ricotta cakes recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's favorite loose teas giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

These fabulous cakes are showstoppers. I served them on pretty plates, with their ruffled parchment paper still attached. Everyone fell in love. Here is my list of recipes to try next: Prawn, pea and potato tagine, Baked goat’s cheese wrapped in walnut pastry with fig relish, and some lovely fruit cakes.

Happy anniversary, Lea and Howie.

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Enter to win Honey & Co. at Home & Zabar's favorite loose teas (Organic Orange Cranberry, China Green, Russian Caravan, and Special Blend)! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Honey & Co. at Home" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 7/25/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Honey & Co. at Home cookbook and Zabar's teas can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Beet “Poke” Bowl recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's Favorite Bundle giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

We constantly get requests for new salads and dressings, especially during the hot "dog days" of summer. Here’s a terrific one to put at the top of your recipe list. Next on mine: Pasta with Broccoli Pesto and 20-Vegetable Fried Rice.

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Enter to win Vegetables Unleashed & Zabar's Favorite Bundle! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Vegetables Unleashed" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 7/18/19 and will be contacted by email. For an extra chance to win, refer a friend. (Note: The Vegetables Unleashed cookbook and Zabar's Favorite Bundle can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza recipe | Cookbook & 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.

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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 & Giveaway: The Marché Peach Tartine recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's paring knife giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Peaches are everywhere these days, overflowing boxes in farmers’ markets. This book is also overflowing with amazing recipes. Pizza, salmon, and fried green tomatoes. Try their jam, chutney, and ketchup. And this gorgeous, yummy peach tartine. Our giveaway this week is a copy of the cookbook and Zabar’s favorite paring knife.

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Enter to win The Peach Truck Cookbook and Zabar’s favorite paring knife! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "The Peach Truck Cookbook" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 7/4/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Peach Truck Cookbook cookbook and Zabar's paring knife can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Chocolate Pound Cake recipe | Cookbook & Tiptree Preserves giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

Big decision for my contribution to this week’s ladies’ lunch: Lemon Bundt Cake or New York Crumb Cake from this perfectly amazing book? Perhaps both. But then I saw the recipe for Chocolate Pound Cake. Here’s an easy dessert that works for an elegant party or a picnic. My favorite topping: a bit of French butter and some of either of our giveaways this week—a jar of Wilkins & Sons Ltd./Tiptree Tawny Orange Marmalade, or their oh-so-amazing Little Scarlet Preserve (yes, this extraordinary treat is called a preserve, not preserves). Trust me, these jams really pair nicely with chocolate.

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Enter to win the Cook’s Illustrated Baking Book and Tiptree Tawny Orange Marmalade and Little Scarlet Preserve! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Cook's Illustrated Baking Book" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 6/27/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Cook’s Illustrated Baking Book cookbook and Tiptree Tawny Orange Marmalade and Little Scarlet Preserve can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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Recipe & Giveaway: Greek Vegetable Tart recipe | 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.

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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 & Giveaway: Little Treasures Cake recipe | Cookbook & Zabar's Chocolate Bundle giveaway

Cookbook review by Tracey Zabar

This book has many cakes to make, with variations to dress them up or down. I swooned over the chocolatey Bribery Cake, and also the Loveliest Layer Cake, covered in sweet edible flowers. But this week, I am making the Little Treasures Cake, sprinkled with old-fashioned candies, for a little one’s first birthday. Sweet!

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Enter to win Simple Cake and Zabar's Chocolate Bundle! Just send us an email at social@zabars.com with the subject "Simple Cake" and you'll be entered to win. The winner will be selected randomly on 6/13/19 and will be contacted by email. (Note: The Simple Cake cookbook and Zabar's Chocolate Bundle can be sent to the 50 United States and DC, age 18+ only.)

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