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3 tablespoons olive oil or butter1 small onion, cut into small dice2 ounces prosciutto or 4 ounces ham, cut into small dice2 cups arborio rice1/2 cup dry white wine4 cups chicken broth2 cups water1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup frozen regular (not petite) green peas2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 pinch Salt and ground black pepper

1/2 cup soy sauce6 tablespoons white sugar4 tablespoons sesame oil2 pounds filet mignon, cubed1/8 cup white wine1 bunch green onions, chopped

10 slices bacon1/2 cup butter1 cup chopped celery2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, chopped1 cup white wine1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce1 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers1 cup chopped toasted pecans2 (14 ounce) packages cornbread stuffing mix1 1/2 cups chicken stock

8 slices bacon, chopped1 sweet onion, finely chopped1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed1 1/2 cups Burgundy or other dry red wine1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives