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2 trout, cleaned and head removed1/4 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleysalt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons salted sunflower kernels2 tablespoons golden raisins2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar3 tablespoons barbecue sauce3 tablespoons steak sauce2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring (optional)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak

1 tablespoon butter2 shallots, thinly sliced2 pears – peeled, cored and sliced1/3 cup dry white wine1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thymesalt and pepper to taste1 (8 ounce) round loaf sourdough bread1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese1/2 cup slivered almondsAssorted crackers