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1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 (8 ounce) beef strip steaks1 tablespoon vegetable oilSAUCE:2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped

3/4 cup white wine4 teaspoons creme de cassis liqueur

2 tablespoons olive oil2 (7 bone) racks of lamb, trimmed, fat reservedsalt and pepper to taste4 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, diced4 carrots, diced1 cup celery tops1 cup port wine1 cup red wine1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth5 sprigs fresh spearmint3 sprigs fresh rosemary1 cup mint apple jelly2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to…

2 artichokes, uncooked and trimmed to the heart2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and quartered2 carrots1 baking potato1/2 head romaine lettuce1 medium head Belgian endive1 medium tomato2 ounces fontina cheese4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard1 to taste salt and pepper