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: Lightly toast the pita bread, then leave it in the toaster oven to dry out for a few minutes after the heat kicks off. Once they're very brittle and crunchy, break them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.,Chop the romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces (medium to large dice),Coarsely chop the mint leaves, green onions, and parsley leaves.,Add the veggies and herbs to a salad bowl and toss with the sumac. Taste the salad, and then add some of the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning, tossing after each addition, until you're happy with it.,______,Add the pita shards and toss everything together at the very last minute.

SOLUTION: Optional: Add the chickpeas to make this salad a main course.

PROBLEM: Preheat the oven to 350F.,Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt.,Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.,Drain, transfer to a medium bowl, and toss with 1 tablespoon butter.,Cover, and keep warm while proceeding.,Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes.,When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely; set aside.,Place 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.,______,Strain, discarding the solids, into a glass measuring cup or a small bowl, and set aside.,Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.,Add the onion and garlic, and cook until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.,Add the sprout leaves, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs, and continue cooking until the leaves are bright green and tender and the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.,Add the pasta to the skillet, and drizzle with the brown butter.,Toss to combine, and cook until warmed through, seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.,Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with walnuts and Parmesan cheese.,Serve immediately.

SOLUTION: Cook until the butter begins to brown and is very fragrant, about 8 minutes.

PROBLEM: Peel eggs.,Cut in half, removing yolk into medium size bowl. Place egg whites in tray.,______,Add remaining ingredients to desired taste. Refrigerate 1 hour.,Ready to serve.

SOLUTION:
Smash egg yolks until fine, crumbly consistency.