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1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, toasted2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves3 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons white wine vinegar4 green onions, choppedHot cooked rice

1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed2 cups kosher salt1/2 cup butter, melted2 large onions, peeled and chopped4 carrots, peeled and chopped4 stalks celery, chopped2 sprigs fresh thyme1 bay leaf1 cup dry white wine

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, sliced1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1/2 cup red wine1/2 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white sugar6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn