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2 tablespoons bacon drippings1 1/2 pounds venison, cut into 2 inch cubes2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced2 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)2 cups dry red wine1 cube beef bouillon1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1 1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary2 bay leaves1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots…

4 pounds venison tenderloin1 cup red wine1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed2 bay leaves2 sprigs fresh thyme2 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons white wine6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup diced onion3 cups tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup white wine2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1/2 cup kalamata olives1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleysalt and pepper to taste

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed1 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced5 cups beef broth1/2 cup water1/2 cup red wine4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped1 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta3 tablespoons chopped…