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Eat, drink and be scary this Halloween while having fun with your food! Browse our store to build the perfect Halloween-style charcuterie board for your party. Fill your board with a selection of cheeses, meats, crispy crackers, crunchy chips, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and other ghoulishly fun treats. Check our cheese department to find delectable assortment of Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, Muenster, and more, and stop by our deli for mouthwatering capocollo, pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, and sopressata. And if you really want to wow your guests, make our slightly spooky Brie Skull for a hors d’oeuvre centerpiece.

Brie Skull

Don’t be scared, it’s delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 small Brie wheel
• Fig jam

Directions

Slice two wedges out of the out of the bottom third of the wheel on the corners to create the shape of the skull.

Make four vertical slices in the portion between the removed wedges to create the teeth.

Add two dollops of fig jam near the top middle to create the eye sockets. Add two smaller dollops under the eyes to create the nose holes.

Enjoy with your favorite charcuterie accompaniments. And pair with Voodoo Ranger.

Servings 1 wheel

This may come as a surprise; Halloween is the NUMBER ONE pizza day of the entire year! Why order and wait for your pizza this Halloween when you can pick up Pizza Antica from your local Bianchini’s and enjoy it fresh from your oven in less than 10 minutes? Pizza Antica opened their first restaurant in Santana Row with the goal of delivering that feeling of a classic Roman pizzeria without having to travel overseas. By combining centuries-old traditions of Italian cooking with fresh, artisanal ingredients from small California family farms and ranches. It’s easy to see how Pizza Antica delivers a frozen pizza experience unlike any other. Find your favorite Pizza Antica Woodfired Frozen Pizza in our frozen section and enjoy it hot from your oven this Halloween!

Celebrate Parmigiano Reggiano Day with us this Sunday, 10/27. A great option for topping salads, stirred into soup or sauce for bigger flavor or as a pasta filling for homemade ravioli. Did you know that for a cheese to be considered Parmigiano Reggiano, it must be produced in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna to the left of the Reno River, and Mantua to the right of the Po River? Parmigiano Reggiano has been made for a thousand years. And in that time, little has changed to the cheese-making process. Still made with only three ingredients, milk, salt and rennet. Parmigiano Reggiano is naturally lactose free and contains zero preservatives or artificial additives. Straw yellow in color with a flavor described as sharp, complex, fruity, nutty and mildly salty. Parmigiano Reggiano has a distinct crumbly, granular texture. One thing that sets Parmigiano Reggiano apart is that it’s aged for a minimum of 12 months. After which the cheese is tested for quality and graded. Each wheel is marked with a unique and sequential alphanumeric code that makes it possible to trace the entire production to its origin. The extensive time and effort to create Parmigiano Reggiano can be tasted in each bite. Take a peek at our delectable Reggiano recipe collection for a bit of dinnertime inspiration.

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Couch-gating is the art of creating a stadium-like atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. It’s all about bringing the spirit of the game into your living room, complete with all the fanfare, excitement and delicious food & drink. And who better to help you elevate your couch gating experience than your local Bianchini’s? Before the games begin, stop by and stock up on all your favorite salty snacks, refreshing and celebratory beverages, premium meats and sweet treats. The NBA season tips off this Tuesday, 10/22, with the Warriors home opener this Sunday, 10/27. The MLB World Series first pitch is set for Friday, 10/25. The Stanford Cardinal football match kicks off on Saturday, 10/26, and our Forty Niners face off against the Cowboys on Sunday, 10/27.

Bring home the Top 10 Stadium Foods from Bianchini’s to enjoy while watching the games.

• 1: Hot Dog – with relish, onions, mustard, and ketchup.
• 2: Chicken Wings – slathered in your favorite sauce.
• 3: Bianchini’s Sausage or Bratwurst – with onions and peppers.
• 4: Cheesy pizza – with all the toppings.
• 5: Hamburger – with cheese, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and condiments.
• 6: French fries – classic potato or sweet potato with salt or loaded up.
• 7: Ice cream – with all the toppings.
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 8: Fresh popped popcorn – plain, salted or sweet.
• 9: Homemade nachos made with Bianchini’s Tortilla Chips and cheese.
• 10: Soft pretzel with classic mustard.

Bianchini’s is now taking online Thanksgiving dinner orders. Be an early bird for Bianchini’s Complete Turkey Dinner. You get a whole Diestel turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green beans, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and an 8-inch pumpkin pie.

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Stop by our store and pick up your favorite pasta to celebrate National Pasta Day this Thursday, 10/17. Did you know that the first mention of pasta was around 1154 in Sicily. And that the first macaroni machine came to America in 1789 thanks to Thomas Jefferson? The basic recipe for pasta is unleavened dough that’s mixed with water or eggs that’s formed into a shape, either served freshly cooked after shaping or dried and stored for later use. One of the many reasons pasta is so beloved is its versatility of sizes and shapes. Enjoy fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti, and stuffed ravioli. They all begin with pasta and build from there to create distinct dishes. Get a little dinnertime menu inspiration by browsing our pasta recipe collection.

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Mark your calendar and bring out your loaf pan because this Friday, 10/18, is National Meatloaf Appreciation Day. Traditional meatloaf of minced meat mixed with oats and spices, has roots in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Swiss and Belgian cuisines. 18th century Pennsylvania Dutch settlers brought their recipes to America, adapting what was available to their meals. An early version of what many Americans call meatloaf has origins in a dish called scrapple, which is made with pork and cornmeal shaped into a loaf. Today, ground beef is the standard base for a homemade meatloaf, but many meats can be accommodated to fit the recipe, like, lamb, pork, poultry, veal, or venison. Celebrate Meatloaf Appreciation Day by preparing your favorite recipe or check out our meatloaf collection to try something new.

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Celebrate National Mushroom Day this Tuesday, 10/15, by incorporating them into your everyday meals, from breakfast omelets to steak and mushroom dinner. Did you know there are approximately 2,200 different species of edible mushrooms? Each one unique in size, shape, color and flavor. In honor of this delicious foodie holiday, we’re sharing some of our favorite mushroom centric recipes, like Beef Wellington, Bruschetta Stuffed Mushrooms, Mushroom Risotto, and Easy Beef Stroganoff. We have several varieties of fresh mushrooms in our produce department, from the classic Button to the hefty Portobello, stop in and browse our selections. Whether you’re a mushroom enthusiast or looking to expand your palate, you can count on Bianchini’s to have what you need. Check out our mushroom collection to expand your recipe repertoire.

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Just in time for the beginning of Fall, our stores have a special delivery of everyone’s favorite gourd, pumpkins! While the traditional pumpkin we envision is tall, round and orange, pumpkins come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. While many enjoy baking delicious pumpkin pies and treats in October, the most popular activity by far is carving Jack-o’- Lanterns. The tradition began around the 1900’s in Ireland with root vegetables like rutabaga. Faces were carved into them and a lump of coal was placed in the bottom to create a lantern. These lanterns were intended to ward off evil spirits and supernatural beings. During your next shopping trip, pick up a pumpkin. We have a variety of carving pumpkins, minis and gourds to choose from, stop by take your pick!

Calling all Bay Area seafood lovers, did you know that October is National Seafood Month? That’s right, we’re celebrating all month long with the finest and freshest catches. Whether you love salmon, swordfish, crab, shrimp or oysters, our seafood department has what you’re craving. And if you’re in the mood for sushi, we have that too! Browse our seafood recipe collection to find: Fish and Shrimp Seafood Stew, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Blackened Salmon, Bang Bang Shrimp, Crab Linguine Alfredo, Shrimp Risotto, Classic Ceviche, Shrimp cakes, and much more.

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