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Enjoy gourmet comfort food that’s not only delicious but wholesome too! Rise & Puff Quesadillas are a healthier option for all the Bay Area quesadilla fans. Each quesadilla begins with award-winning low-calorie flour tortillas that are topped with a generous amount of high-quality cheese, perfectly seasoned & marinated meat, sauteed veggies and much more. Why order out when you can have a hot and crispy Rise & Puff Quesadilla on a plate, ready to enjoy in minutes? Join us this Saturday and Sunday for Rise & Puff Quesadillas sampling events.
May 3rd, from 10 am – 1 pm at our San Carlos location
May 4th, from 10 am – 1 pm at our Portola Valley location

We’re sharing one of the tastiest grilled cheese sandwiches featuring an exceptional aged cheese as the centerpiece. Beecher’s Flagship Cheese is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese that boasts a uniquely robust, nutty flavor. Each wheel is carefully aged for 15 months to ensure the cheese’s complex flavor and ever-so-slight crumble have fully developed. Did you know that the first wheel of Flagship was handcrafted just as the doors to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese opened in November of 2003 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market?

Beecher’s Grilled Flagship, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

A Beecher’s Café menu original you can now enjoy at home.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-natural mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 8 slices hearty artisanal white bread
• 4 oz. Beecher’s Flagship cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 2 oz. Havarti cheese, cut into 8 thin slices

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, and Tabasco until fully combined.

Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture across four slices of bread. Layer 2 slices of Flagship cheese, 2 slices of tomato, 3 basil leaves, and 2 slices of Havarti cheese on each slice of bread with the mayonnaise mixture.

Spread the remaining mayonnaise mixture on the other four slices of bread. Place these mayo side down on top of the bread slices with the cheese to complete the sandwich.

Bring a large pan to medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook until the cheese has melted and the bread has become golden then flip and cook, about 3 minutes per side.

Remove the sandwiches from the pan and place on serving plates. Serve warm with tomato soup.

Servings 4

Can you believe that this Sunday is Cinco de Mayo? Let Bianchini’s help you create a menu that’s memorable and delicious. Get the party started with Bianchini’s Signature Homemade Tortilla Chips and ready-to-eat salsas. Browse our aisles to find the ingredients you need to make mouthwatering entrees for your family and friends. And get a little menu inspiration from our recipe collection below to find some of our favorite Cinco de Mayo dishes: yummy tacos, meaty burritos, saucy enchiladas, fruity margaritas, grilled corn, homestyle tortillas soup, cheesy quesadillas, grilled steak, handmade guacamole, seasoned rice and so much more!

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Join us today and celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s astonishing to think the first Earth Day was in 1970. 20 million people rallied together seeking positive changes to ensure a bright future for the planet. Calling for clean air, clean water, healthy soil, and for the world population to unite to protect the planet. We are pleased to share with you that California’s own Lakeside Organic Gardens has made it their mission to provide the local community with a highly diverse selection of 100% organic produce. Lakeside delivers their produce to Bianchini’s Market three times a week to ensure each item is at the peak of freshness. Their commitment to the environment is unmatched. Lakeside Organic Gardens practices many sustainable farming practices encourage a healthy ecosystem with soil enrichment, water reduction and natural pest control. We hope you join us in celebrating Earth Day and let’s continue to make positive changes for this wonderful planet we call home.

Start a new weekly tradition this Monday by incorporating the most delicious, nutritious, and Earth-friendly foods into your menu, we’re of course talking about mushrooms. What’s not to love about mushrooms? They’re packed with vitamins and minerals, incredibly versatile, pair well with just about everything, and there are so many kinds to enjoy! Check out our mushroom recipe collection to find a variety of dishes that are sure to have everyone gather around the table.

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Throughout April, we’ve been celebrating one of the tastiest comfort foods by sharing some of our favorite grilled cheese recipes. This week is no exception, we’re shaking things up with Point Reyes Original Blue. It’s a rindless classic style blue cheese that is all natural and gluten-free. Original Blue has an ultra-creamy texture, and a pronounced blue flavor that’s softened by a sweet, fresh milk taste and peppery finish. Point Reyes uses sustainable farming practices, like, carbon sequestration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and a water recycling program to conserve the nutrient-rich pastures and surround land. Every Point Reyes cheese is carefully crafted and thoroughly checked by hand, ensuring they are the highest quality cheeses on the market. Try Original Blue in the recipe below, we think you’re going to love every delicious bite.

Point Reyes Original Blue, Bacon & Fig Grilled Cheese

Sophisticated yet highly approachable.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices raisin bread
• 6 tablespoons fig jam
• 12 oz. Point Reyes Toma, shredded
• 1/2 cup crumbled Point Reyes Original Blue
• 6 slices Bianchini’s thick sliced bacon, cooked & cut in half

Directions

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Then flip the slices over and spread on the fig jam. Place equal amount of Toma, Original Blue, and bacon pieces on top of the fig spread. Place two bread slices together to create the sandwich, with the butter sides facing out.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches into the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown, and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Transfer the sandwiches from the skillet to serving plates. Cut in half and enjoy!

Servings 4

Passover will begin next Monday evening, 4/22, and will end eight days later the evening of Tuesday, 4/30. The springtime celebration combines themes of family, remembrance of Jewish history and the Jewish homeland. Bianchini’s proudly features Manischewitz line of Passover products. The Manischewitz Company has been making traditional Jewish foods since 1888. Founded by Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz, opening a small Matzo bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a bit of tinkering, he created a matzo making machine, leading to Manischewitz becoming the first fully automated Kosher matzo production facility. Manischewitz is now the leading provider of Jewish cuisine, helping create family memories in the kitchen with delectable foods made with simple ingredients. Stop by your local Bianchini’s to find an assortment of Manischewitz and other Passover staples.

We are excited to extend the deliciously cheesy and melty foodie celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches with a new featured cheese, Bergamino di Bufala mozzarella. Made in Lombardy, Bergamino di Bufala mozzarella is a pudgy Taleggio-like square with a thin, tender bloomy rind. The delicate aroma of mushrooms is accompanied by a soft, supple texture and a pronounced milky flavor. Enjoy this unique cheese in our latest recipe creation.

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A gourmet Italian-style grilled cheese with big flavors.

Ingredients

• 8 slices fresh sourdough bread
• 12 oz. fresh Bergamino di Bufala mozzarella, sliced into rounds
• 16-24 Roma tomato slices
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, for rubbing bread

Directions

Layer the mozzarella rounds in an even layer over one slice of bread follow by an even layer of sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over top and season with ground black pepper. Place a second slice of bread on top. Repeat this process with the remaining slices of bread and ingredients.

For each sandwich, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a non-stick skillet. Bring to medium-low heat, tilting the oil back and forth inside the skillet.

Once the oil is hot, add the sandwich to the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Then lift the sandwich out and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. Swirl around to coat. Flip the sandwich to the uncooked side and return to the skillet. Cover and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted through. (If using butter, spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter across the top of the sandwich and 1/2 tablespoon across bottom of the sandwich. Place the sandwich into the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until golden brown then flip and cook until other side is golden brown, and the cheese is melted through.)

Remove the sandwich from the skillet. Brush both sides of the sandwich with a garlic clove. Serve immediately.

Servings 4

TThe NBA Playoffs are set to begin this Tuesday, 4/16, with the play-in tournament to determine the final bracket. With the first game of the Playoffs set for this Saturday, 4/20. Enjoy all the NBA action with your favorite snacks, and if you’re looking for a fresh take on homemade wings with a local twist, try our Curry Spiced Chicken Wing recipe below.

Curry Spiced Chicken Wings

Subtle heat with a nice savory tang.

Ingredients

• 24 chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Morton & Bassett curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton & Bassett ground turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon Morton & Bassett ground black pepper

Directions

Combine chicken wings, vegetable oil, soy sauce, green onion, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out any excess air, seal the bag shut, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spread out chicken wings on a large baking dish.

Place the baking dish into the oven to bake for about 25 minutes, until wings are browned.

Servings 24 wings

Did you know that this Sunday, April 14th, is National Pecan Day? They’re a member of the hickory family, pecan is an Algonquian word that means “a nut requiring a stone to crack”. Pecans hold the distinction for being the only major tree nut that’s indigenous to North America. And due to their versatility, they great for both snacking and baking. They’re an excellent source of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc, iron, vitamin E, and dietary fiber. Stop by this week to find Bianchini’s pecans in resealable tubs, and enjoy them on or in your favorite dessert, with your morning oatmeal or evening meal. Browse our pecan recipe collection to find some of our favorite pecan-centric dishes and treats

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