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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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The arrival of Autumn brings bushels of orchard fresh apples to the local markets. And your local Bianchini’s has a delivery of deliciously crisp apples in-store today. Stop by our produce department to find over 25 varieties of fresh apples, from red to green and all in-between, we have the right apple for you. In honor of this latest apple harvest, we have curated a large variety of apple-centric recipes from desserts to appetizers. Try recipes like, The Perfect Caramel Apple, Apple Crumble Pie, 10-Minute Applesauce, Baked Dessert Apples, Fried Apples, Simple Apple Fritters, Cinnamon, Apple Bread, Autumn Fruit Salad, and much more! Look through our apple recipe collection to find even more delectable dishes.

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As if October wasn’t great enough, it also happens to be National Pizza Month. That means there are 31 days to explore the delicious world of pizza. Whether you love thin crust, deep dish, or Neapolitan-style, there are so many different pizzas to enjoy! To add to all the mouthwatering pizza celebrations, our San Carlos store has new Fresh Made Pizzas! We start with a 9 1/2-inch imported Italian pizza crust cooked in a wood-fired oven. We top the pizza with a delicious, locally sourced pizza sauce with basil, as well as locally sourced mozzarella and cupping pepperoni that curl to hold in that little bit of extra flavor. Order online through the link below and enjoy a gourmet pizza for lunch or dinner. Your choice of Extra Cheese or Pepperoni, both pizzas are $15.99 each. Available at our San Carlos location only.

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The MLB Playoffs begin this Tuesday, October 1st. Twelve teams will compete in a series of bracket-style games to determine who moves on to play in the World Series. Slide over to the couch and watch all the exciting action of postseason baseball. Enjoy stadium-style concessions during the games with our classic slider recipe.

Classic Sliders

Small in size yet big in flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. 80% lean Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef
• 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls, 12 count
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons canola oi
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton and Bassett ground black pepper
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 24 pickle slices
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

Directions

Separate the ground beef into 12 pieces, weighing around 2 ounces each. Roll the ground beef into a golf ball sized ball.

Slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Spread the butter across the cut sides. Bring the griddle surface to medium-high heat. Toast buns until they are golden brown. Remove from the griddle and set aside.

Drizzle the canola oil across the griddle surface. Place the diced onions on the griddle and spread into an even layer. Cook the onions for 3 minutes.

Place the ground beef balls on the onions and gently press down with a spatula to slightly flatten into patties. Carefully separate patties and onion pile to make 12. Season with salt and pepper. After about 2 minutes of cooking, the patties should have a nice sear. Carefully flip to keep the onion and patty together. Place a cheese slice on each slider patty.

Spread the mayonnaise and mustard across bottom buns, then place two pickle slices on each. Place the slider patties on top of the pickles. Top the patties with shredded lettuce. Place the top buns on the lettuce. Cut the sliders into 12 and enjoy!

Servings 4