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There’s nothing quite like opening your refrigerator the day after a holiday meal and deciding what to make with the delicious foods. Let us help by offering a delectable fettuccine recipe that delivers big flavors with each and every bite.

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 12 oz. dry fettuccine noodles
• 8 oz. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir the asparagus into the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the water.

Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble; stir in the Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.

Toss the pasta and asparagus in the sauce until well combined. Serve immediately.

Servings 6

Do you have a favorite style of beer? Do you prefer light and hoppy, dark and malty, or somewhere in-between? Join us in celebrating National Beer Day on April 7th. This may come as a surprise to many, the oldest recipe on record is for beer. In fact, scientists have found evidence that beer was being produced as far back as 7000 BC. Ancient Mesopotamians wrote poems about beer. Ancient Egyptians used beer in religious ceremonies. Medieval monks brewed beer in their monasteries, which elevated the craft of brewing to an artform. In fact, many of their practices are still used today. Stop in this week and browse our assortment of local, imported and craft beers. And please join us at our San Carlos store on April 7th, from 1pm-5pm, to sample San Carlos’ own Devils Canyon Beer.

Bianchini’s makes it easy to find what you need to create a delicious and memorable Easter celebration this Sunday, March 31st.
Here are the top Ten Reasons to Choose Bianchini’s for all your Easter needs.
1) Bianchini’s Market is The 2023 Readers Choice for Best Place to Buy Meat.
2) We have an excellent selection of delectable See’s Candies to fill your Easter baskets.
3) Our floral department has an array of beautiful blooms to brighten up your home.
4) You’ll find fresh Hot Cross Buns from Woodside Bakery in our stores.
5) Our specialty cheese selection is second to none.
6) We carry a large assortment of cage-free and organic eggs, for recipes and decorating.
7) Our produce is Farm to Table fresh.
8) Our Grab-and-Go entrées and salads are fresh-made every day.
9) We carry a wide variety of local, national, and international beer and wine.
10) You’ll find some of the tastiest Easter Sunday recipes on our website.

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The MLB Opening Day games are slated for this Thursday, March 28th, with all 30 teams set to play in stadiums across the country. The San Francisco Giants will start the season against the Padres in San Diego at 1:10 pm. Before the first pitch is thrown out, stop into your local Bianchini’s to get your fill of stadium staples. Find all the classics: in-shell peanuts, hot dogs and sausages, burgers, brats, salty snacks, chips, dips, refreshments, and ice-cold beer. Enjoy these game day favorites while watching all the action of Opening Day unfold in the comfort of your home.

The last day of March is this Sunday. That means there are just a few days remaining to take advantage of our Frozen Food Sale. When you spend $50 or more on frozen items in March, you will receive a $10 instant reward in April. If you haven’t stocked up on your favorite frozen breakfast, lunch and dinner items, pizzas, snacks, appetizers, frozen fruits and vegetables, ice cream, novelties and desserts, the clock is ticking. It’s very simple, just enter your phone number at the register during checkout to receive this reward. Speaking of frozen pizza, have you tried Pizza Antica Woodfired Frozen Pizzas yet? They’re on special this week, and a perfect choice for a hassle-free meal. It’s like treating your taste buds to a classic Roman pizzeria! Combining centuries-old traditions of Italian cooking and infusing it fresh, artisanal ingredients from California, creates a frozen pizza experience unlike any other. Stock up on Pizza Antica and many more delicious frozen foods during our last week of Bianchini’s Frozen Food Sale.

March is one of the most exciting times in college basketball. A season’s worth of hard work and grit all leads to the NCAA basketball tournament. Starting this week, 68 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams are set to play in a bevy of single-elimination games, all competing to win the national championship. There’s sure to be major surprises, a few upsets, but most of all we’re in for 3 weeks of thrilling basketball. As most of us know, one of the most important aspects of any tournament party is the food. Stop in to find what you need, from finger foods and appetizers, to snacks, dips, entrees, treats and more. Prepare and serve the ultimate gameday spread to score major points with your family and friends. Looking for something new and delicious? Check out our “Munch Madness” party appetizer collection for a little menu inspiration.

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Our Lenten Seafood Festival marches on with a delicious new featured fish, Rainbow Trout. Belonging to the Salmonidae family, this species of trout is native to the cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean. Owing their name to the beautifully colored olive and iridescent pinkish-red and yellowish-white scales that run along their flanks with a starfield of black spots that drape down its body. Stop by our seafood department throughout the week to find this striking and flavorful fish. And be sure to browse our trout recipe collection, you mind just find a few gems!

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A great St. Patrick’s Sunday dinner makes for a delectable breakfast hash on Monday morning. The combination of soft and salty corned beef sautéed with potatoes, carrots, and onion creates a mouthwatering dish unlike any other. Enjoy your corned beef hash on its own or serve with a side of eggs, either way it’s absolutely delicious! Never made corned beef hash, try our recipe!

Corned Beef Hash

A hearty breakfast dish that has it all.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
• 2 pounds cooked corned beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Directions

Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cook and stir until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and carrot. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the corned beef, parsley, black pepper, thyme, and salt. Cook and stir for 10-15 minutes, until the hash is crisp and browned.

Servings 8

Can you believe that St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday? To celebrate, Bianchini’s has specially prepared two mouthwatering varieties of premium corned beef to serve as the main course. Stop in to find Bianchini’s Signature Brined Corned Beef or Guinness-Infused Corned Beef. Our Signature Brined Corned Beef is based on a family recipe that’s been passed down for over three generations. We start with a cut of high-quality beef brisket that’s trimmed and brined on site. Delivering the traditional corned beef flavor you know and love, but with a unique Bianchini’s twist that you can’t find anywhere else. Our Guinness-Infused Corned Beef is a delicious spin on our Signature Corned Beef. We’ve added Guinness to the brine, imbuing richer, more complex flavors into the beef. Whether you love your corned beef more traditional or crave yours with a little something extra, make Bianchini’s your first place to find this St. Patrick’s Day delight.

What’s your favorite food or drink to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day? If you love a traditional soda bread, stop by our bakery to find loaves from local Woodside Bakery. For over 40 years, Woodside has made their version of traditional Irish soda bread with just four simple ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt and milk. Each loaf has a distinctively firm crust and tender, yet firm inside; perfect with a side of Kerrygold cheese. Kerrygold features a variety of Irish cheeses, including Dubliner, aged cheddar, reserve cheddar, and blarney cheeses. It all begins with milk from Irish grass-fed cows, which create some of the highest quality, superior tastings cheeses on the market. Let’s not forget about the St. Patrick’s Day libations! Stop by our beer department to find all-time favorites, Guinness and Harp. We hope we can help make your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations memorable and your meals delicious.