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2 pounds lean stew beef1 cup red wine4 sprigs fresh parsley1 sprig fresh thyme1 bay leaf4 tablespoons butter1 onion, sliced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup beef brothsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons butter4 ounces bacon, chopped12 small onions4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced

3 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 cups seedless green grapes

1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped2/3 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped fresh mint2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup rice wine1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons dark sesame oil1/2 small red onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1/4 cup chopped fresh mint3 tablespoons sliced lemon grass3 tablespoons crushed peanuts3 tablespoons chile paste1 tablespoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 pounds flank steak