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3 tablespoons butter1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms1 large onion, diced4 cloves garlic, dicedsalt and ground black pepper to taste1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes1 cup white wine2 cups beef bouillon1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour2…

POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:1/2 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon poppy seedsSALAD:1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach, torn2 cups seeded, cubed watermelon1 cup halved green grapes1 cup fresh raspberries1/4 cup sliced almonds

2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup white wine1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth, warmed1/4 cup chile-garlic flavored butter12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on1 carrot, cut into thin strips1/3 cup pine nuts1/4 cup sliced black olives1 large red chile pepper, mincedground black pepper to taste

6 apples – peeled, cored and chopped1 cup finely chopped walnuts1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon white sugar3 1/2 teaspoons honey1/3 cup sweet red wine