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4 pounds small red potatoes, cut into wedges1/3 cup olive or canola oil, divided16 unpeeled cloves garlic2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar4 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup chopped green onions

1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix1/2 cup water3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion, sliced and separated into ringsHot cooked rice

1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr?(r) Sides Plus?

3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper1 cup milk1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 pint fresh shucked oysters2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)1/4 cup sherry wine, or to taste (optional)