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3/4 cup white sugar1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves3 1/2 cups peach nectar1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine such as Pinot Grigio

1 pound medium shrimp, with shells1 onion, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 cup white wine1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)1/4 cup olive oil1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, cubedsalt and pepper to taste (optional)

4 mild Italian sausage links1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta4 tomatoes, diced1/2 pound baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion3 cloves garlic, chopped1 1/2 cups red wine1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano1 tablespoon crushed dried thyme1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice4 tablespoons white wine1 1/4 cups white clam sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper8 ounces pasta