Creamy Fruit Salad
16 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
2 scallions, chopped
Seeds of ½ pomegranate
1 mango, cubed
½ cup strawberries, sliced
½ cup diced kiwi or green apples
½ cup candied pecans
Dressing
1...
Filet Mignon with Mushrooms
4 (2-inch-thick) filets mignons, tied (10 to 12 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1½ tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
Mushrooms
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon...
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