TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.
PROBLEM: ______,Place pears inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.,Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer pears to a plate to cool, leaving juices in the pot.,Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.,Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Discard cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Place poached pears in bowls and drizzle with port sauce.

SOLUTION: Combine water, port, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)). Select Saute function and set timer for 3 minutes, until liquid begins to slightly simmer.

PROBLEM: In an 8-inch skillet, preferable cast-iron, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.,Pour off excess fat from skillet.,Crumble bacon and reserve.,In skillet cook garlic in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.,Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until liquid from mushrooms starts to evaporate.,Add Cognac or other brandy and boil until nearly evaporated.,______,Transfer sauce to a small saucepan and stir in reserved bacon and parsley.,Keep sauce warm.,Pat filets mignons dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.,In skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and saute filets mignons 4 minutes.,Sear sides slightly and turn filets over.,Saute 3 to 3 1/2 minutes more for medium-rare meat.,Divide filets between 2 plates and spoon sauce over them.

SOLUTION: Stir in water, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce and boil until sauce is thickened slightly.

PROBLEM: Thaw shrimp, if frozen; set aside.,In a medium size bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper; set aside.,In medium skillet, cook shrimp, half of the onion slices and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.,Stir occasionally.,Remove onion and garlic with slotted spoon; discard.,Add shrimp and remaining oil to vinegar mixture, along with remaining onion.,______,Chill overnight.,To serve, lift shrimp and onion slices from marinade.,Spoon into avocado halves.

SOLUTION:
Cover; stir occasionally.

