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4 stalks lemon grass, coarsely chopped1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup fish sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon dark soy sauce1 teaspoon white sugar1/2 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil4 (8 ounce) beef rib eye steaks (thick-cut)1/2 cup chopped peanuts1/2 cup black sesame seeds1/4 cup sea salt1/4 cup crushed black peppercorns1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1 cup Arborio rice1 stalk celery, diced1/3 cup dry white wine4 cups boiling chicken stock1 cup broccoli florets3/4 cup sugar snap peas, halved1 cup thinly sliced zucchini1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

2 large cucumbers – halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon salt3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves3 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon salt6 ounces macaroni1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 cups broccoli florets4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage10 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese