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1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak8 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces6 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup walnuts1/3 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 (14 ounce) can marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup white wine1 tablespoon capers

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained4 green onions, finely chopped1 green bell pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 tablespoon dried chives1 tablespoon dried dill weed1 cup Havarti cheese cubes1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oilsalt and pepper to taste2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

4 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaksKosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon finely minced garlic1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons sake2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)1/2 cup unsalted butter1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic chives