If you love Italian food as much as my children do, you’ll be excited to learn that Italian Days is back at Publix!  Last year, I shared information about this two-week event, which will feature recipes, savings, and opportunities to win one of 500 Publix Gift Cards.

We don’t have a Publix store in our area, however, my in-laws do and our bi-annual visits often include a grocery run to the regional chain.  During this two week time period, you’ll find competitive pricing, coupons, and savings on the brands you love to compliment your favorite Italian dish.

Be sure to visit your local store or the website to enter the Taste the Tradition Italian Days Sweepstakes, download coupons and find Italian recipes. Speaking of recipes, you know how much I love discovering new ones so I’ll leave your mouth watering with this one (courtesy of Publix):

Home Style Minestrone

Ingredients
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups finely chopped yellow onions (2 small)
1 cup diced celery (2 medium stalks)
1 cup diced carrots (2 medium)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
1 can (15 oz) Progresso cannellini beans, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups diced green or yellow zucchini (5 small)
1 cup uncooked tubetti pasta or other small tube pasta (4 oz) e
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired

1.  In 6-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown. Stir in onions, celery and carrots; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
2.  Stir in rosemary, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, pasta and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat.
3.  Cover; simmer about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

Win It!  One of you will win a $25 Publix Gift Card. Just leave me a comment with your recipe from the site.  Comments will close on March 1st at 11:59 PM PST.

US Residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one. Be sure to leave me a separate comment for each additional entry.

Follow me on Twitter and tweet the following (or something like it) “ I just entered a #giveaway to win an @Publix gift card @rockinmama http://tinyurl.com/7pdue6t ” Daily tweets are allowed but please put the permalink so I can keep track.

Rockin’ Mama Facebook fans automatically receive an extra entry

Subscribe to my feed via email or reader.

Blog about this giveaway. It doesn’t have to be a separate post. Just include a blurb about it when you blog about other giveaways.

Click on one of the very cute buttons below and digg, stumble, fav, etc. Just let me know what you did in the comments

No compensation was received for this post. Gift cards for review and giveaway supplied by General Mills via MyBlogSpark.