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Today is Valentine’s Day! It’s the most romantic day of the year. Let Bianchini’s be your one-stop Valentine’s Day shop. We have everything you need to make it a day one your sweetheart is sure to remember. Bring home a bouquet of beautiful fresh flowers arranged by ASA Floral, they’re hand tied and vase ready, a gorgeous Valentine’s Day gift. Treat your sweetheart’s sweet tooth to a box of See’s Candies gourmet chocolates. There’s nothing sweeter on Valentine’s Day than a box of See’s! And don’t forget the bubbly! We carry an excellent selection of champagne that’s the perfect Valentine’s Day accompaniment. If you’re skipping the restaurant reservation and opt to prepare a special Valentine’s Day meal at home, we’ve got you covered! From filet mignon to oysters and caviar, you’ll find we carry the finest and freshest selections of the Bay Area. We hope that you choose Bianchini’s to be your Valentine’s Day destination for dinner and dessert, gifts and flowers, and everything in between.

Angus beef burgers? All-beef hot dogs? Meaty baby back ribs? USDA Prime steaks? No matter what’s on the grill, you’ll find everything you need to make you game day grilling fel like a touchdown. We have an excellent selection of seasonings, spices, sauces and marinades that are sure to pump up the flavor. And our staff is more than happy to help with any questions you may have. There’s a reason Bianchini’s is the Readers Choice Best Place to Buy Meat for the past three years. Check out our grilling recipe collection to see some of our favorite game day foods.

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Now’s the time to plan your romantic dinner for two at home. Channel your inner chef and prepare a culinary feast for the senses. Browse our Valentine’s Day collection to find everything from the hors d’oeuvres to dessert. Sip fine wine and champagne, enjoy fresh oysters and caviar, savor chocolate dipped strawberries and red velvet cake, all with that special someone. Let Bianchini’s help make this Valentine’s Day one to remember for years to come!

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Bring the Big Game tailgate to the comfort of your home with a little help from Bianchini’s. We have what you need to make a most delicious game day spread. Browse our selections of premium burgers, steaks, ribs and hot dogs, artisan quality meats and cheeses, and award-winning deli sandwiches. Find all of your favorite chips, dips, salty snacks, drinks and sodas to enjoy during the game. And don’t forget about our assortment of local, craft and imported beers, and top shelf spirits. Whether you’re cooking on the grill in the backyard or on the stovetop in the kitchen, Bianchini’s has you covered.

To celebrate this momentous event, we would like to share an all-time favorite recipe of ours, Beef Stir-fry. It’s filled with delicious beef and garden-fresh veggies, and it strikes the ideal balance of savory and sweet with every bite. We love Lakeside Organic Gardens fresh baby bok choy and green onions in this homemade stir-dry. Visit our produce department to find more fresh and flavorful Lakeside Organic vegetables to use in your favorite recipes.

Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless beef top round steak, sliced into strips
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 can condensed beef broth, 10.5 oz.
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut lengthwise
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 medium Lakeside Organic green onions, cut lengthwise
• 1 Lakeside Organic baby bok choy, sliced thin
• 4 cups sliced mushrooms
• Cook long-grain white rice, for serving

Directions

Whisk together cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce and beef broth in a small bowl. Set aside.

Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into a wok or skillet, bring to high heat. Once hot, add half of the beef and cook until evenly browned. Remove cooked beef from the wok or skillet and repeat with remaining beef until browned. Transfer to the plate and cover.

Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok or skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add half of the red bell peppers, celery, green onions, bok choy and mushrooms. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining vegetables. Transfer cooked vegetables to the plate and cover.

Pour the cornstarch mixture into the wok or skillet. Remain on medium heat and cook until the mixture has thickened and is boiling. Add the beef and vegetables back into the wok or skillet and cook until beef and vegetables are heated through.

Add cooked rice into 8 serving bowls. Spoon beef stir-fry over the rice and enjoy!

Servings 8

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Check out our new Bianchini’s website! We have worked hard to enhance your shopping experience with streamlined site navigation and an intuitive interface. You’ll still see our weekly Fresh News newsletter every Monday, where you can read about yummy food stories, learn about new in-store items and special food holidays. You’ll still get great deals with our Wednesday Weekly Specials, including more savings with online coupons. You can still order your groceries online through Instacart and have them delivered to your home. We’ve revamped our Recipe Page, find over 1,000 delicious recipes on everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to snacks and desserts. Don’t miss our featured Cooks Corner recipe, we have a new mouthwatering recipe every Friday. And be sure to visit our Reward Page to find more information about Customer Rewards and more ways to support the local community. Follow the link to our new website and see what we have in store for you!

Over the next two weeks, 91 countries will be participating in skiing, snowboarding, bobsled, curling, figure skating, ice hockey and more. Are you ready for all the excitement and thrills the Winter Olympics have to offer? Before you sit down to watch the events, make your way over to Bianchini’s and browse our assortment of international foods and beverages. We have an assortment of artisan meats and cheeses, gourmet pastas, delectable cooking sauces, premium preserves, rich olive oils, and an extensive collection of fine wines and craft beers from all around the world. When it comes to international dining, Bianchini’s selections win the gold in every category.

Find your favorites, like, almonds, cashews, macadamia, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. We place our prepackaged nuts come in sturdy, resealable tubs that are a fantastic choice for grab-and-go snacking. Try our Warm Spiced Mixed Nuts recipe, it’s a great snack for those chilly winter days and nights.

Warm Spiced mixed nuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bianchini’s pecan halves
• 1 cup Bianchini’s almonds
• 1 cup Bianchini’s unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.

Pour pecans, almonds and peanuts into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle melted butter and Worcestershire sauce over top. Toss to coat.

Pour mixed nuts onto the baking pan and spread out evenly. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Halfway through baking, stir the nuts. Remove baking pan from the oven and transfer the nuts to a bowl.

Stir together the chili powder, garlic salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle a small amount over the nuts and toss to coat. Repeat until nuts are evenly coated. Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Makes 3 cups

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with Bianchini’s Fresh Ground Peanut Butter. We make our peanut butter in store using one ingredient, peanuts. No added sugars, oils, salt, just plain peanuts. Did you know that fresh ground peanut butter has 10% more of the daily recommended values of fiber, protein, copper, magnesium and vitamin E? Spread it on your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich and you’ll taste the difference right away. Browse our peanut butter recipes by following the link and be sure to try our Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, there’s nothing else quite like it!

Ingredients

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons Bianchini’s Fresh Ground Peanut Butter
• 2 tablespoons jam or jelly, your preference
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

Bring a non-stick skillet to medium heat.

Lay out both slices of sourdough bread. On one slice of bread, spread the peanut butter and spread jam or jelly on the other slice. Press both slices of bread together to make a sandwich. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top and bottom ends of the sandwich. Place the sandwich into the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a plate, cut in half and enjoy!

Serves 1.

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Tailgate at home and whip up all your favorite homemade dips, snacks, burgers, hot dogs, wings and more! And if you’re looking for a tasty new side to enjoy during the game, may we recommend our own Four Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Dip. It’s the perfect amount of cheesy goodness with every bite!

Four cheese roasted red pepper dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Romano cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 roasted red pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

In a baking dish, combine mozzarella, Romano, parmesan, cream cheese, ground black pepper, diced red peppers and smoked paprika. Mix together well.

Place the baking dish in the oven and back for 20-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Serve while hot with chips or crackers.

Serves 4