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32 vanilla wafers, crushed1 egg, beaten3/4 cup water1/3 cup apricot nectar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon ketchup2 cups vegetable oil3/4 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined

2/3 cup ketchup3/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup white wine vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 small onion, quartered2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced1/2 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup dry white wine1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts (water-packed), quartered5 ounces baby spinach1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

5 tomatoes, diced1 onion, chopped1 cucumber, sliced1 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped parsley2 tablespoons crushed garlicsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons white wine vinegar