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Dijon Vinaigrette1/4 cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 large clove garlic, mincedBig pinch of saltBlack pepper, to taste2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oilPasta Salad2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise1 medium yellow pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded2 tablespoons olive oilGround black pepper and salt, to taste2 tablespoons salt for pasta water1 pound medium pasta shells1 pound cooked…

1/2 cup club soda1 cup white wine

2 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks2 tablespoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon ground paprika1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup dry red wine1 cup sliced portobello mushrooms

3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup finely chopped shallots1 pound assorted mushrooms, cut into pieces1 cup port wine1/4 cup coarse-ground Dijon mustard1 (14 ounce) can beef broth1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon cold butter (optional)