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Quail and roasted vegetables on plate
Quail with Roasted Vegetables

Romantic Recipes for Valentine’s Day

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This year, bring the fine dining experience home with premium proteins perfect for your Valentine’s Day menu. From poultry to pork, beef to seafood, they all boast superior quality and flavor that you would find in five-star restaurants, and our amazing meat department. 

This year, bring the fine dining experience home with premium proteins perfect for your Valentine’s Day menu. From poultry to pork, beef to seafood, they all boast superior quality and flavor that you would find in five-star restaurants, and our amazing meat department. 

Wolfe Ranch Quail: Based in Winters, California, Wolfe Ranch Quail is known by many fine dining chefs for its incredibly tender and subtle flavors. Brent Wolfe has perfected his flock's feed, and taken great care to perfect this small game bird. 

Quail with Roasted Vegetables: For an extra special dinner for two, try adding quail to the menu! This simple recipe is ideal for creating a little taste of luxury.

Fresh to Market 100% Berkshire Kurobuta Pork: Also known as the world’s best pork, this heirloom breed is humanely raised on Berkwood Farms’ network of sustainable family farms right here in the USA, and renowned for its choice flavor, deep color and amazing tenderness.

Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops with Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes: A tomahawk chop is always impressive on the plate, and it's sure to make a statement when paired with fresh grilled asparagus and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes. 

Pork Tenderloin with White Bean Puree: Simple yet elegant, this dish is delicious enough for date night! 

Certified Piedmontese Beef: Naturally lean, tender and delicious, Certified Piedmontese is a one-of-a-kind gourmet beef with no added hormones or antibiotics, perfect for those who want a tender yet lean filet for their Valentine’s Day celebration. 

Seared Filet Mignon with Potato Coins & Asparagus: A high-quality cut of meat like filet mignon doesn't need much in terms of preparation. Simply sear and serve with potato coins and asparagus for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.

First Light Wagyu: Premium First Light Wagyu Beef from New Zealand is bred for exceptional tenderness and flavor. While highly marbled grass-fed beef may seem like an oxymoron, First Light found a way by raising the Japanese breed of cattle known for “Kobe beef” on the lush, nutrient-dense grasses of New Zealand’s sprawling pastures

Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Duchess Potatoes & Rainbow Carrots: Pair this Wagyu Ribeye Steak with creamy duchess potatoes and vibrant rainbow carrots for a hearty yet elegant meal perfect for a date night in.

Visit your local Nugget Markets’ butchers to find these amazing meats and many more!

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    Quail with Roasted Vegetables
  • grilled-tomahawk-pork-chops-grilled-asparagus-sundried-tomatoes-1
    Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chop with Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes
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    Pork Tenderloin with White Bean Puree
  • seared-filet-mignon-with-potato-coins-and-asparagus
    Seared Filet Mignon with Potato Coins and Asparagus
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    Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Duchess Potatoes & Rainbow Carrots