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4 cloves garlic1/3 cup white wine1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 swordfish steaks1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)4 slices lemon, for garnish (optional)

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves1 pound lean ground beef1 tablespoon cooking oil1 large onion, chopped2 cloves fresh garlic, minced1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger1 tablespoon rice wine vinegarAsian chile pepper sauce (optional)1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped2 teaspoons Asian (dark)…

1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons shallot, minced1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)3 tablespoons butter2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup beef broth1/3 cup red wine1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to tastesalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground5 tablespoons olive oil3 cups trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced6 large tomatoes