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1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1 small red onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 tablespoon sesame seeds

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped1 pound chicken thighssalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3/4 cup dry white wine12 cherry tomatoes12 Nicoise olives

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1/2 onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers2 tablespoons white sugar1 teaspoon chili powder1 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons butter2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped1 large onion, chopped1 large potato, peeled and cubed2 cups cubed butternut squash1 cup diced carrots1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick1 quart chicken stock1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)1/2 cup light cream1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons…