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It’s a huge week for Bay Area sports fans — baseball, football, and basketball, all at once! Couch-gating is the art of recreating that stadium atmosphere right in your own living room: all the fanfare, all the excitement, and all the delicious food and drink. And who better to help you pull it off than your local Bianchini’s? Before the games begin, stock up on your favorite salty snacks, refreshing and celebratory beverages, premium meats, and sweet treats.

This Week’s Big Games:

49ers — Monday Night Football — Monday, October 19

Golden State Valkyries — WNB A Finals vs. Atlanta Dream —

Game 2 (Oct 19) · Game 3 (Oct 21) · Game 4 (Oct 24)

NBA Season Tips Off — Tuesday, October 20

Golden State Warriors —

Opening Game (Oct 21) · Home Opener (Oct 23)

MLB World Series — Begins Friday, October 23

Stanford Football — Friday, October 23

49ers — Sunday, October 25

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 or sweet potato, salted or loaded up.

7. Ice cream — with all the toppings.

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.

Few things pair better with a weekend of games than a big pot of chili. Hosting friends and family on game day can be fun but a little overwhelming — so here’s our foolproof trick for a winning watch party: a chili bar with all the trimmings! Open the doors, light that fire, throw on your team colors, and let everyone build their own bowl. Here’s a fun foodie fact: October is National Chili Month. Chili first caught on in the U.S. during the 1800s Gold Rush — cheap, simple, and filling — and its popularity has only grown since. From meaty to vegetarian, bean-less to five-alarm hot, there’s a chili for everyone.

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Bianchini’s Thanksgiving preorders are now open. You can count on Bianchini’s for a complete turkey-day dinner with all the fixings — and the sooner you reserve, the better.

Craving a complete, no-fuss feast? Look no further than our Complete Turkey Dinner, freshly prepared in-house and generous enough to comfortably feed 10–12. It arrives fully cooked — no prep work required, simply reheat and enjoy (warming instructions are included). Each dinner includes:

• 12–14 lb. Diestel Turkey

• 5 lbs Mashed Potatoes

• 2 Quarts Corn Bread Stuffing

• 2 Quarts Green Beans

• 1 Quart Turkey Gravy

• 1 Pint Cranberry Sauce

• 1 Dozen King’s Hawaiian Rolls

• 8-Inch Fresh Upper Crust Pumpkin Pie

Complete Turkey Dinner — $299.99

Don’t miss out — reserve your Complete Turkey Dinner today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable.

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Ingredients – For The Meat Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lb lean ground beef
• ½ carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups passata
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1–2 pinches hot pepper flakes

For The White Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 dashes black pepper
• 1 ¾ cups milk

Extras

• 1–1 ½ cups chopped fresh mozzarella
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 16 lasagna noodles, prepared per package instructions

Directions — Meat Sauce

1. In a large pot, combine the olive oil, ground beef, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and salt. Sauté about 10 minutes, until the meat begins to brown. Stir in the passata, water, oregano, basil, and pepper flakes, and simmer over medium heat until quite thick, about 30 to 60 minutes.

White Sauce

1. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour and salt until smooth. Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens; taste for salt and remove from heat. (A good store-bought white sauce works too.)
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Putting It Together

1. In a 10x10x2-inch (25x25x5 cm) baking dish, spread 2–3 spoonfuls of meat sauce across the bottom. Add a layer of noodles, then layer in this order: meat sauce, white sauce, chopped mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat for 3–4 layers, leaving the white sauce off the top layer — so divide your ingredients by the number of layers you plan to make.
2. Bake 20–30 minutes, until hot and cooked through. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Stop by and pick up your favorite pasta to celebrate National Pasta Day this Saturday, October 17. Did you know the first mention of pasta dates to around 1154 in Sicily? Or that the first macaroni machine came to America in 1789, thanks to Thomas Jefferson? At its heart, pasta is beautifully simple — unleavened dough mixed with water or egg, shaped, then cooked fresh or dried for later.

That simplicity is exactly what makes it so versatile: from fettuccine Alfredo to spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti to stuffed ravioli, every great dish starts with pasta and builds from there. Browse our collection for a little dinnertime inspiration.

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Celebrate National Mushroom Day this Thursday, October 15, by working them into your everyday cooking — from breakfast omelets to a hearty steak-and-mushroom dinner. Did you know there are roughly 2,200 species of edible mushrooms, each unique in size, shape, color, and flavor?

In honor of the day, we’re sharing some favorite mushroom-centric recipes like Beef Wellington, bruschetta stuffed mushrooms, mushroom risotto, and easy beef Stroganoff. You’ll find several fresh varieties in our produce department, from the
classic button to the hefty portobello — whether you’re a longtime mushroom lover or just looking to expand your palate, Bianchini’s has what you need.

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It’s the first Tuesday of October — and that means it’s National Taco Day! This Taco Tuesday, October 6, we’re honoring the endlessly versatile, endlessly delicious taco. From the crunch of a hard shell to the pillowy warmth of a soft corn tortilla, the taco is the perfect food for any occasion — ready to be filled with just about anything you love. Serve them up with Bianchini’s tortilla chips, fresh salsa, and your favorite Mexican beer, and you’ve got a fiesta.

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October is National Apple Month, celebrating the harvest, history, and delicious versatility of apples. Autumn brings bushels of orchard-fresh apples to local markets — and your Bianchini’s produce department is stocked with crisp, freshly delivered varieties right now. Stop by to explore over 25 kinds of apples, from deep red to bright green and everything in between; there’s a perfect apple for every taste.

In honor of the harvest, we’ve curated a big collection of apple-centric recipes — everything from caramel apples and apple crumble pie to quick applesauce, apple fritters, cinnamon apple bread, and autumn fruit salad.

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Cozy, savory, and made for fall.

Roast beef and melted Gruyère piled with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh arugula, finished with whole-grain mustard and roasted garlic aioli on toasted sourdough. Warm, rich, and made fresh in-store.

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