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1 (6 ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 1/4 cups chopped onion2 cloves garlic2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE(r)…

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese3 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 cups white Zinfandel wine2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

4 (3/4 inch) thick bone-in pork chops2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon sugar1/2 tablespoon white wine1/2 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powdervegetable oilvegetable oil for fryingcornstarch

3 cups soy sauce1 1/2 cups mirin (Japanese sweet wine)1 orange, juiced6 ounces chopped fresh pineapple with skin1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root4 tablespoons white sugar, divided