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2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta1 bunch fresh oregano sprigs

2 pounds uncooked spaghetti2 pounds ground pork2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes7 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch2 cups water1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 cup sliced green onions

3 pounds beef stew meatsalt and pepper to taste2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme2 cups Burgundy wine1 cup water1 teaspoon ground mustard seed1 teaspoon dried thyme5 red potatoes, cut into chunks1/2 pound baby carrots1/2 pound pearl onions, peeled2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)1 tablespoon water (optional)

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram