Category: Wine

2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup butter, melted2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup dry white wine3 green onions, chopped

4 cups vegetable oil for frying3 eggs1/2 cup cornstarch1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon vegetable oil5 dried red pepper pods1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons rice wine3 tablespoons white sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 1/3 cups wild rice1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces7 cups water1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup margarine3/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups milk3/4 cup white wine

2 large onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced4 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries, coarsely chopped16 slices (1/2-inch thick) French bread, lightly toasted1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley