INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup very thinly sliced sweet white onion, separated into rings
• 1 small firm ripe melon
• 2 large tomatoes, very thinly sliced
• 1 small cucumber, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil

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INGREDIENTS

CRUST

• 3/4 cup white whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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INGREDIENTS

STEAK

• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small hot pepper, such as jalapeño or serrano, minced
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 pounds flank steak

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CUPCAKES

• 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained), plus 12 fresh cherries with stems for garnish

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