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4 large unpeeled garlic cloves1 1/4 pounds ground lamb1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar1 clove garlic, minced4 large, thin tomato slices4 large,…

4 tablespoons butter1 onion, sliced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme5 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme6 bay leaves1/2 cup white wine (optional)1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 ounces dried chanterelle mushrooms1 1/2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)1 chopped onion2 shallots, minced1 clove garlic, minced3 ounces sliced fresh button mushrooms1 (12 ounce) package Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white wine1 quart hot chicken stock2 tablespoons heavy cream2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, or to tasteground black pepper to taste

2 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick, cut into 2-inch strips1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup white wine1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced garlic1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes1/4 cup olive oil