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3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, mincedDRESSING:1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 large garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup fresh lime juiceSalt and pepper, to taste6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon ground cumin2 pounds (1 to 1 1/4-inch-thick) New York strip or leanest rib-eye steaks1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and quartered1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar12 cups arugula…

8 ounces pasta4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 cup whole corn kernels, cooked4 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup chopped green onions1 teaspoon dried basilsalt to tasteground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni1 egg, beaten1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound roma (plum) tomatoes1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1/4 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground black…