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1 tablespoon olive oil1 (2 pound) center-cut beef tenderloinsalt and pepper3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup minced shallots2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup red wine1 cup Ocean Spray(r) 100% Juice Cranberry Juice Blend3/4 cup beef broth1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 (5 pound) leg of lambsalt and pepper to taste4 slices bacon1/2 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons green onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons dry white wine1/3 cup beef stock

1/3 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or cider vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel1 garlic clove, minced1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 pound skinless, boneless turkey breast half

6 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons olive oil, divided2 shallots, minced2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves3/4 cup sweet port wine3/4 cup blackberry juice3/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons water2 cups fresh blackberries