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All of our prepared meals are painstakingly crafted by our team of chefs, and the result is a unique spread of the traditional and the contemporary, ethnic and "down home." There are also vegetarian and diet-restricted meals as well. And with our master chef always coming up with different ways to tantalize the tastebuds, there's something new every day! Today might be baked autumn squash, roasted in a mouth-watering blend of sugar, butter, and cinnamon, while tomorrow might be roast chicken marinated in various herbs and spices. So leave lunch and/or dinner to us. Be assured it will be an exciting meal!
PREPARED FOODS ARTICLE ARCHIVE

Grilled Peaches with Sweet Mint Mascarpone

Why should hamburgers and chicken have all the fun? This summer, try juicy and golden peach halves gently grilled and then filled with the sweet, delicate Italian cheese mascarpone mixed with cool mint, lemon zest and cinnamon. With such a fresh and unique...   More

Greek Orzo Salad

It's the traditional summer pasta salad, done Greek style. Tender orzo pasta is tossed with kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, Feta cheese, scallions, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic....   More

Cilantro-Lime Beef & Corn Kebabs

Kebabs taken to epic proportions! Thick and juicy cuts of sirloin steak are threaded with segments of corn on the cob, red onion, and red bell pepper marinated in a cool-yet-spicy mix of cilantro, lime, cayenne, and smoked paprika. Try them this summer...   More

Grilled Chicken Peruviano

Think of our fabulous rotisserie chicken getting a South American makeover. Our inspiration: Peru is known for its incomparable grilled and rotisserie chicken, and with summer being the official barbeque season, we had to try our hand at it as...   More

Chimichurri Grilled Flank Steak

Don't cry for us, Argentina: we've captured your juicy and flavorful steak for our celebracion caliente. Our inspiration: This sizzling dish comes to us from Argentina, where beautiful slabs of steak are grilled in a tradition called...   More

Vietnamese Pho Salad

One of Vietnam's most famous dishes is the driving force behind one of our favorite creations for the spring. Our inspiration: We wanted something light and cool for the summer, and Vietnamese cuisine was just what we were searching for. ...   More

Cornmeal Crusted Calamari

The well-known and well-loved favorite of several Mediterranean and Asian countries is now available in our cases for the spring. Our inspiration: Our new dish is for all those people who have ordered calamari as an appetizer and wished they could...   More

Vietnamese Pho Salad

One of Vietnam's most famous dishes is the driving force behind one of our favorite creations for the spring. Our inspiration: We wanted to accentuate the freshness of the spring, and Vietnamese cuisine has that healthy lightness to it that we...   More

Crispy Roman Artichokes

Our inspiration: Artichokes traditionally signal the arrival of the spring, so naturally we wanted to have our own offering for the season using these complex, yet delicious flower buds. And while there are dozens of ways to make the flavors of the...   More

Pesto Crusted Salmon

Salmon is one of those spring meals that manages to be both light and hearty at the same time. The delicate pink color and gentle aroma of sea breezes when cooking makes it a mouth-watering choice for any meal, any occasion. And when salmon is paired with...   More

Crispy Roman Artichokes

Artichokes traditionally signal the arrival of the spring, so naturally we wanted to have our own offering for the season using these complex, yet delicious flower buds. And while there are dozens of ways to make the flavors of the artichoke shine, perhaps...   More

Three Pea Salad

Don't get us wrong. We love the typical tossed salad with its colorful mix of vegetables (and the occasional fruit), but for the start of a new season of great flavors, we felt that the spring deserved something unique. The result of our efforts is our...   More

A Survey of Balduccis Salads - Part 1

The freshness and flavor of Balducci's salads is matched only by the wide variety available. We have a salad for everyone, regardless of taste and craving. Here are three that you'll find in our stores: Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Salad. Picture...   More

A Survey of Balduccis Salads - Part 2

Part two is dedicated to some of our finest chicken salads. Take a look at what you can find in our stores: Herb Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad One of our "Top 100" bestsellers! We toss...   More

Coffee and Chili Braised Short Ribs

We braise these ribs for three hours until they're tender and nearly falling apart, all the while covering them in a rich, flavorful, may we say decadent, sauce. Coffee, brown sugar, and chilies meld together for a sweetness, spiciness, and verve you simply...   More

Red Wine Risotto

Anyone who's ever made risotto can tell you: it is endearingly complex to make. You begin with Italian Arborio and end with rice that is tantalizingly creamy, yet the grains remain separate and firm. Because we're never afraid of a little challenge, we...   More

Grilled Asparagus

with Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese You've been won over by our coffee and chili glazed short ribs. You've been enchanted by our More

Coffee and Chili Braised Short Ribs

We braise these ribs for three hours until they're tender and nearly falling apart, all the while covering them in a rich, flavorful, may we say decadent, sauce. Coffee, brown sugar, and chilies meld together for a sweetness, spiciness, and verve you...   More

Red Wine Risotto

In keeping with the holiday, risotto is our "labor of love" for February. Anyone who's ever made risotto can tell you: it is endearingly complex to make. You begin with Italian Arborio and end with rice that is tantalizingly creamy, yet the grains remain...   More

Asparagus,Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

You've been won over by our coffee and chili glazed short ribs. You've been enchanted by our red...   More

Coconut Crusted Tilapia

With Mango Red Pepper Salsa The holidays have come and gone. You've had your fill of turkey, ham, goose, brisket-whatever colossal main course you enjoyed. You long for something tasty and satisfying, but lighter. We understand your cravings;...   More

Brown Basmati Rice Salad

If you've ever cooked basmati rice, you remember the warm, lovingly fragrant aroma that comes from it. No wonder "basmati" means "fragrant" in Hindi. Its nutty flavor is pretty special too. For the month of January, we've taken this incredible rice and...   More

Southwest Chicken Salad

Grab Great Flavor and Go! We'd like to take this time to introduce you to our newest salad: the southwest chicken. And here's what you can look forward to: crunchy greens topped with spicy-smoky chipotle chicken breast (the very same marinade used in...   More

Citrus Mustard Smoked Ham with Apple Cranberry Compote

A Yule-Tide Necessity Dating back to Norse and Roman winter celebrations, the ham is a traditional dish for the Christmas holiday: baked to rosy-red doneness, glazed sweet and shiny. Everyone at the dinner table breathes a collective sigh of...   More

Mini Crab Cakes With Remoulade

We felt that this staple of our holiday menus deserved some recognition, seeing as how it's always been a favorite of both our chefs and our customers. We make up these little beauties with lump crab meat and traditional Maryland spices, then fry them crisp....   More

Potato Latkes

They're the most recognized food of the Chanukah celebration, so naturally we had to create latkes for our holiday menu. We make our potato pancakes in the traditional way: shredded potatoes, onions, and matzoh meal, fried in 100% canola oil. We got them...   More

Creamed Harvest Corn

New! Corn is one of the most important crops in America, and most definitely played a key role in the diet of the pilgrims who formed the first Thanksgiving. In that spirit, we've invented a brand new side dish to complement your holiday meal:...   More

Traditional Herbed Stuffing

A Balducci's Favorite Whether you put it in the bird or you serve it to the side, stuffing completes your Thanksgiving meal. I'm sure none of us can imagine our roasted turkey without it, so we've naturally made stuffing part of our annual menu. We...   More

Leftover Survival Kit

For when you're long on leftovers and short on time. It's the day after Thanksgiving. You've been shopping all day, trying to get those excellent deals at the stores. You come home to lots of leftover turkey, a hungry family, and very little energy...   More
FROM THE PREPARED FOODS MERCHANT

Prepared Foods -- July 2008

Dear Food Lover: Try our fresh and satisfying summer dishes, inspired by our team of chefs.
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    Prepared Foods -- June 2008

    Dear Food Lover: June promises to be a month full of inspiration. After all, it's a new season with a country...   More

    Prep Foods -- May 2008

    Dear Food Lover: We invite you to read about our brand new dishes for the spring: lighter, more delicate foods...   More

    Prepared Foods -- April 2008

    Dear Food Lover: Spring is officially in full swing (and full bloom), and our display cases are filled with fresh new...   More

    Prepared Foods -- March 2008

    Dear Food Lover: After a long winter, we're finally beginning to see the first signs of spring. The coming of...   More

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    Prepared Foods -- February 2008 Dear Food Lover: The chefs at Balducci's have been working hard to create the...   More

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    Prepared Foods -- February 2008 Dear Food Lover: Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and the chefs at...   More

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    January 2008 Dear Food Lover: With the holidays behind us, we're all trying to make New Year's resolutions and...   More

    Prepared Foods December 2007

    December 2007 Dear Food Lover, A sumptuous feast for the holidays awaits you at your Balducci's Food Lover's...   More