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1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 shallots, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 tablespoon black bean sauce1/2 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar6 (4 ounce) fillets halibut, skin removed1 teaspoon sesame oil1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

4 Cornish game henssalt and pepper to taste1 lemon, quartered4 sprigs fresh rosemary3 tablespoons olive oil24 cloves garlic1/3 cup white wine1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 lime, juiced2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 (3 pound) fryer or boiler chicken, cut into pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tomatoes, thinly sliced2 tablespoons ketchup

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper6 cloves garlic, sliced48 large shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tails removed1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup clam juice2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1…