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1/4 cup butter15 helix snails, without shells10 crimini mushrooms, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped6 green onions, chopped4 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste1/4 cup red winesalt and pepper to taste1 (10 ounce) package whole wheat crackers

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into parts1 cup all-purpose floursalt to tasteground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves crushed garlic1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon1 3/4 cups dry white wine1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup water1 tablespoon sour cream

3/4 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil6 finely crushed gingersnap cookies1/2 teaspoon ground allspice2 cups beef broth2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegarHot cooked egg noodles

1/2 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon pepper6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves