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2 pounds flat iron steaksalt and ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil1 large red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup Italian salad dressing3 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips2 portobello mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup red wine4 cups baby spinach leaves1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

20 buttery round crackers, crushedblack pepper to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 lemon, juiced1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1/3 cup apricot nectar1/3 cup red wine vinegar1/3 cup canola oil2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts12 cups torn mixed salad greens3 medium pears, sliced1/2 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

5 cups broccoli florets5 cups cauliflowerets2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese2/3 cup chopped onion1/2 cup raisins1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup sunflower kernels