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4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut into wedges1/4 cup dried cranberriesSalt1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)Honey Mustard Dressing:1/2 cup prepared honey mustard2 tablespoons water1 1/2 teaspoons olive…

2 pounds chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped2 sweet onion, peeled and chopped1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 cup red wine1 cup water2 tablespoons crushed garlic

4 sprigs fresh rosemary4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded to 1/4 inch thickness4 slices smoked fontina cheese4 slices prosciutto1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper4 cloves garlic, halvedsalt to taste

8 pounds beef brisket20 cloves garlic2 bunches cilantro1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar3 onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour