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Recipe & Giveaway: Penne alla Vodka recipe | Cookbook, Parmesan cheese and Homemade Sauces 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.

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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 & Giveaway: Chocolate Pound Cake recipe | Cookbook, 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.

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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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Recipe & Giveaway: Gong Bao Chicken with Peanuts recipe | Cookbook & 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.

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Rosa's Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi Recipe | 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.

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Citrus Glaze and Pecan or Angel Slices Recipe | 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.

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Chicken Pizzaiola Recipe | Cookbook, Zabar's 79th Street Mugs + Zabar’s 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.

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Pittas Filled with Tuna, Apple Capers and Crinkle-Cut Chips Recipe | Cookbook and Zabar's Big Apple board & bread knife Giveaway

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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Giveaway & Recipe: Lacy Latkes & Applesauce Recipe | Cookbook and Zabar’s Eight Nights of Hanukkah Crate 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).

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Black Pepper Pain de Mie Recipe | Cookbook and Zabar's Peppercorns Giveaway

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.

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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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Giveaway & Recipe: Warm Gingerbread Cake Recipe | Cookbook and Zabar’s Babka & Rugelach

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.

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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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