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1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup water2 bay leaves2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 garlic clove, minced1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered

1/2 pound bacon2 tablespoons white wine vinegar3 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground paprika1/4 cup olive oil1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained1 bunch green onion, diced3/4 cup slivered almonds

1 pound scallops, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons butter1 bunch green onion, minced4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1/2 cup dry white wine1 teaspoon salt1 pinch ground white pepper1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup butter5 pounds onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons paprika1 bay leaf1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 quarts beef broth1 cup white wine (optional)1 dash browning sauce1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices2 cups shredded Swiss cheese