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1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided2 teaspoons olive or canola oil2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes1 1/4 cups water2 medium carrots, sliced1 tablespoon onion soup mix1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup black olives, halved2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary6 cloves garlic, pressed4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine

1 (10 ounce) package frozen puff pastry shells1 (16 ounce) package fresh baby carrots, cut in half1 1/4 cups water, divided1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 (8 ounce) package sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped shallots3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 cup dry red wine1 tablespoon minced…

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)1 cup sour cream