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2 cups uncooked white rice4 cups water3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into thin strips3 tablespoons chopped garlic1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root3/4 cup chopped green onions2 1/2 cups broccoli florets1/3 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon white sugar1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2/3 cup olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

2 medium parsnips, peeled and julienned2 medium carrots, julienned2 ribs celery, julienned1 small turnip, peeled and julienned2 tablespoons butter1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

3 slices bacon2 pounds beef stew meat1 cup dry red wine1 cube beef bouillon1 cup boiling water2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon dried minced onion2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon dried thymestrip of orange peel2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1 1/2 cups pickled pearl onions, drained3/4 pound fresh button mushrooms, halved1/2 cup pitted black olives1 (10 ounce) package…