Category: Wine

2 tablespoons olive oil5 tablespoons butter, divided1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained1 teaspoon salt to taste1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup dry white wine1 lemon, zested2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Dressing:1/4 cup white sugar1/4 cup red wine vinegarsalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons olive oilSalad:1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced1 orange, peeled and segmented1/2 red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup slivered almonds1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 cucumber, cubed1 tomato, cubed3 stalks celery, cubed1 (3.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 3/4 cups red wine vinegar3 cups water1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar8 whole cloves1 medium onion, thinly sliced5 stalks celery, chopped1 lemon, thinly sliced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon pickling spice1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup all-purpose flour1 (2 1/2 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces3 tablespoons vegetable oil