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Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival starts Wednesday, March 2nd! Throughout the celebration of Lent, fresh seafood will be delivered to out stores daily, allowing Bianchini’s to serve our customers the finest and freshest seafood available. Be on the lookout for seafood specials throughout the weeks. Along with our fresh seafood and specials, we are sharing our favorite fish recipes with you! From baked to blackened, broiled to grilled, our seafood collection is vast like the sea!

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Pasta is making a comeback in 2022, with stay-at-home comfort dishes quickly becoming the latest food trend taking over kitchens across the nation. Classics like spaghetti and meatballs, multi-layered lasagna, stuffed rigatoni and fettuccini alfredo are the go-to dishes for many households. And why not? They’re easy to prepare, taste great and are completely customizable. Whether you love your pasta extra meaty, packed with veggies or very cheesy, the pasta-bilities are nearly endless! Check out our pasta recipe collection to get a jump start on meal planning for the week.

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To celebrate this fun and festive day try incorporating a few classic Mardi Gras dishes into your menu. Prepare seafood gumbo, homemade jambalaya, shrimp po’boys, pan fried fish, red beans and rice, handmade beignets, and don’t forget about the King cake! Browse our Mardi Gras recipe collection for even more delectable ideas!

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Food and Wine Magazine recently named the Best Breads in Every State, and As Kneaded Bakery is one of the best in California. Receiving high praises for their challah bread. As Kneaded Bakery also makes an excellent French baguette, sourdough loaves and other artisan breads that are mouthwateringly good. Best of all, you can find As Kneaded breads in your local Bianchini’s every day! Bring home a loaf and taste why they’re voted one of the best in California. Enjoy some great recipes that feature As Kneaded baguettes!

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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!