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1 large avocado – peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons red wine vinaigrette dressing

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 slices provolone cheese, halved1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and thinly sliced1 shallot, sliced2 tablespoons milk1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs3 egg yolks1/3 cup white sugar1/4 cup white wine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons minced garlic4 shallots, chopped4 cups beef broth1 jalapeno pepper, minced1 red chili pepper, minced4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped20 fresh basil leaves, torn2 cups white wine1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup light cream5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup water1/2 cup white wine1 cup long-grain white rice1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon dried parsley1 cup diced mango