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07/04/2022
Get Creative with Your 4th of July Leftovers
We’ve collected four fantastic post 4th of July recipes that we think you’ll love as much as the fireworks.
5th of July Tacos
Delectable homemade tacos made with leftover hamburger patties.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cooked burger patties, crumbled
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- salt, to taste
- 8 flour tortillas, warmed
- Grated Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
- Bianchini’s Signature Salsa, for garnish
- Bianchini’s Signature Guacamole, for garnish
Directions
Pour olive oil into a large skillet. Swirl around to coat. Bring to medium heat. Once olive oil is hot, add crumbled burger patties and yellow onion, cook for about 3 minutes, until onions are golden.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add cloves, coriander, paprika, cumin and tomato paste to skillet. Season with salt and stir together. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon seasoned meat mixture into warm tortillas. Garnish with your choice of Monterey Jack cheese, salsa guacamole. Fold in half and enjoy!
Servings 4
Leftover Chicken Chili
Homemade chili with a flash of heat.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can chopped green chili peppers, 4 oz.
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained, 15 oz. each
- 2 cans chicken broth, 14.5 oz. each
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Pour vegetable oil in to a large saucepan and bring to medium-low heat. Once hot, add onions and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently until tender.
Add green chili pepper, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cayenne, cumin and oregano to the saucepan. Stir together and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add cannellini beans, chicken broth and chopped chicken to the saucepan. Let simmer for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over top. Stir together until cheese has melted.
Spoon chili into serving bowls and enjoy!
Servings 4
Seasoned Homemade Croutons
Scratch-made with the perfect amount of crunch.
Ingredients
- 4 buns, hamburger or hot dog
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Slice buns into small cubes. Place bread cubes into a mixing bowl. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper over top. Toss together until bread cubes are well coated.
Transfer bread cubes to the baking sheet and spread out to evenly space.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the croutons are lightly toasted.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a spatula to gently lift croutons from the aluminum foil and then let cool completely.
Servings 24
House Made Red Wine Sangria
Cool, fruity and totally refreshing.
Ingredients
- 750 ml. (3.17 cups) red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 orange, slices
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 can seltzer water, 12 oz.
Directions
Pour the bottle of red wine into a large pitcher. Pour brandy and orange juice into the pitcher and gently stir together.
Add apple slices, strawberries, orange slices and blueberries to the pitcher and gently stir.
Pour sugar over top and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Place the pitcher into the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, pour sangria into 8 tall glasses. Top off each glass with a spritz of the seltzer water and enjoy!
Servings 8
06/27/2022
It’s no secret, Americans love craft beers.
The popularity of craft breweries has been on the rise since the 1960’s. As of 2021, there more than 9,000 craft breweries spread across the United States. And California has over 1,100 craft breweries alone! These small, independent brewers are responsible for some of the most popular golden lagers, amber ales, dark stouts, robust porters and hoppy IPAs in the United States. Stop by your local Bianchini’s this week and browse our varied selection of fine craft beers.
06/27/2022
Your Fourth of July Grilling Headquarters
Fourth of July is the most popular time for summertime grilling. Let Bianchini’s help you find the best meats for your holiday barbecue. We carry an excellent selection of Certified Angus Beef steaks, grass-fed ground beef, premium hot dogs and brats, meaty ribs, and much more. When it comes to the best meats in town, count on Bianchini’s to deliver! There’s a reason we were voted Readers’ Choice Best Place to Buy Meat. Browse our grilling recipe collection to find BBQ classics like, burgers, steaks and ribs, as well as mouthwatering recipes like street-style grill corn, bacon wrapped jalapenos and grilled mojito chicken wings.
06/27/2022
We would like to give a big “Thank You” for being a loyal Bianchini’s customer. If you have not signed up for Bianchini’s Rewards Program yet, here are 10 great reasons to join today.
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06/20/2022
Summer officially begins tomorrow, June 21st!
Celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, by firing up the grill and having an outdoor barbecue. Find everything you’ll need to make your start of summer barbecue a hit. We carry and excellent assortment of high-quality meats, ready to eat side dishes, cold beer and refreshments, farm fresh produce, yummy snacks and much more. Try this delicious pork chop recipe to kick off your summer of grilling.
Grilled Pork Chops with Summer Fruit
A delicious balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 peaches, pit removed and chopped
- 1/2 fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 2 mangoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Bring grill to medium heat. Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper. Place pork chops on the grill, cook until no longer pink in the middle, turning pork chops over once while cooking. Transfer pork chops to a plate and let cool. Keep the grill hot. Combine the peaches, pineapple and mangoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle cinnamon over the fruit and toss to coat. Transfer the fruit to a grill basket. Place the basket in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning fruit occasionally. Remove the basket from the grill. Let fruit sit for about 3 minutes. Place the pork chops on serving plates and garnish with grilled fruit.
Servings 4
06/20/2022
Online Deli Sandwich Ordering Now Available
We are excited to announce that our delicious deli sandwiches are now available to order online! You can now order your favorite sandwich from Bianchini’s website for pick-up at the store. Enjoy your choice a specialty deli sandwiches or build-your-own from our extensive selection of Boar’s Head and other premium deli meats, fine cheeses and fresh-baked breads. And don’t forget the yummy extras, like, avocado, bacon, double meat, and more. Order your deli sandwich online and you’ll taste why Bianchini’s was voted the Readers’ Choice Best Sandwich for three-years running.
06/20/2022
This June marks the 10th anniversary of California Avocado Month.
Let’s all toast to the wonderful fruit that is the California avocado. Did you know avocados are considered a superfruit? It’s because they are a great source of vitamins A, D, K and E, copper, potassium, and heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Avocados are a nutritious addition to any meal. Try spreading fresh avocado on your morning toast as a delicious alternative jelly, add a few avocado slices to you BLT sandwich for a noticeably richer taste or make a turkey club wrap with crisp lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, bacon and a few slices of deli turkey. Find these recipes and many more in our avocado recipe collection.
06/13/2022
We continue celebrating National Dairy Month with Clover Sonoma Dairy.
Situated in Northern California’s Sonoma County, Clover Sonoma is a family-owned third-generation dairy farm that produces USDA Organic, NON-GMO Verified milks, half and half, sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, butter and much more. By partnering with local independent family dairy farms, Clover Sonoma is able to ensure their products are consistently of the highest quality in the country. Stop by your local Bianchini’s to find Clover Sonoma’s fine dairy products. And if you love baking at home, try this Blueberry Scone recipe.
Grilled Five Spice Chicken
Blueberry Scones
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 sticks Clover Sonoma organic butter cut into small cubes
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 2 1/4 cups Clover Sonoma egg yolk
- Sanding sugar, for topping
Directions
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt and dry yeast in a mixing bowl. Add butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender, or two knives, to combine the ingredients until breadcrumb-size pieces form. Fold in the blueberries. Use your hands to form a hole in the center and pour in 2 cups of heavy cream. Mix together until well combined.
Use a biscuit cutter to separate dough, then cut into 16 wedges. Arrange wedges on the baking sheet. Cover in plastic wrap and place in the freezer to chill for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Whisk together the egg yolk with the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Brush the egg yolk wash over the scones, then sprinkle with sanding sugar. Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
Servings 16
06/13/2022
This Saturday, June 18th is International Picnic Day.
Pack a basket of all your favorite foods, gather your family and friends, and enjoy the warm weather. Picnics as an activity began after the French Revolution, when parks became available en masse. Today, picnics involve eating, entertainment and relaxation. Bianchini’s has an excellent assortment of picnic-ready salads and sandwiches, fresh cut fruit and veggie trays, deli meats and specialty cheeses, yummy desserts, refreshing drinks, craft beers and wines. If you’re looking for some tasty new recipes to enjoy during your picnic, check out our easy picnic collection.
06/13/2022
Grilling Steaks for Father’s Day
Treat dad to a superb steak dinner for Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19th. Only the best will do for dad and a Certified Angus Beef steak is second to none. Every cut of beef that bears the Certified Angus Beef label is held to some of the highest quality standards, including consistent size, excellent marbling, maturity, quality appearance and tenderness. It’s only after every criteria are met that the beef will be qualified for the Certified Angus Beef seal. Make your way over to Bianchini’s Market, voted Best Place to Buy Meat, and pick up a few CAB steaks to toss on the grill for Father’s Day. Be sure to look through our steak recipe collection, they’re mouthwateringly good!