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2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon shallots, minced1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf1/4 cup red wine2 cups beef broth1 tablespoon arrowroot powdersalt to tastefreshly ground black pepper

4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded4 large red bell peppers, tops removed, seeded1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound ground pork2 onions, choppedsalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup dry white wine1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese1/2 cup cooked white rice1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup pine nuts2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices1 tablespoon salt1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup rice wine vinegar2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1/4 cup chopped cilantro1/2 cup chopped peanuts

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon butter2 veal chops1 portobello mushroom, sliced1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped1/2 cup red wine