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+preps = %w(raw grilled seared baked boiled chopped frozen sauteed steamed melted)
+descriptions = %w(greasy creamy tart smokey savory sweet spicy rancid buttery salty)
+foods = %w(chicken pork mushrooms carrots beef onions fish soup tofu pasta)
+
+print "Welcome to the Random Menu Generator.\n\n"
+print "How many dishes would you like to eat today? "
+num = gets.chomp.to_i
+
+while num > 10 || num < 1
+  if num > 10
+    print "Sorry, 10 is the most I can do. How many under 10 would you like? "
+    num = gets.chomp.to_i
+  end
+  if num < 1
+    print "Sorry, must select at least 1 dish: "
+    num = gets.chomp.to_i
+  end
+end
+
+puts "\n=== Random Menu ==="
+
+(1..num).each do |i|
+  one = preps.sample
+  two = descriptions.sample
+  three = foods.sample
+  puts "#{i}. #{one} #{two} #{three}"
+  preps.delete(one)
+  descriptions.delete(two)
+  foods.delete(three)
+end