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2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped1 stalk celery, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 pound ground beef1/2 cup red wine1/2 cup milk1 pinch ground nutmeg1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon dried oreganosalt and pepper to taste

1 gallon red wine8 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks12 whole cloves3/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice1 orange, sliced into rounds

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3 cup white wine1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 quart fresh orange juice4 cups heavy cream

3/4 cup real maple syrup1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon mustard powder5 whole cloves1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)