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2 pounds small red new potatoes, rinsed, dried and halved2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 teaspoons herbes de Provence (mixed dried French herbs) or dried thyme leavesSalt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slivers2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 1/2 tablespoons malt vinegar or rice…

1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons lemon juice or rice wine vinegar1 large garlic clove, mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper

8 skinless, boneless chicken breastssalt to taste2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cloves garlic, crushed1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered20 pimento-stuffed green olives1 1/4 cups dry white wine1 1/4 cups chicken broth

2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 fresh green onions, chopped1 carrot, chopped1 parsnip, sliced1 stalk celery, chopped1 potato, cubed1 leek, chopped1 cup dry lentils, rinsed1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes3 cups vegetable broth2 bay leaves1 dash soy sauce1 dash Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup red wine