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Tomatoes Vinaigrette


2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed lettuce leaves
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon snipped parsley

Arrange tomatoes in glass baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Shake oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic in tightly covered jar; pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate, spooning dressing over tomatoes occasionally, at least 2 hours.

Arrange tomatoes on lettuce, sprinkle with onions and parsley. Drizzle with dressing.
4 SERVINGS


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Roasting Temperatures
Temperatures are most accurately determined by using an instant thermometer inserted in the meat where indicated and withdrawn to take a reading.
BEEF, in the center not touching
the bone
    130ºF (54ºC) rare
    160ºF (71ºC) medium
    180ºF (82ºC) well done
 LAMB, in the center not touching the bone
    140ºF  (60ºC) pink
    145ºF  (63ºC) medium-rare
    165ºF  (74ºC) well done
POULTRY,
chicken, in breast, 170ºF (77ºC)
chicken, in the thigh, 185ºF (85ºC)
duck, in the thigh, 180ºF (82ºC)
 PORK AND VEAL, in the center
not touching the bone 
    160ºF (71ºC)


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