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1 pound sirloin tips, cubed1 onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 potatoes, peeled and diced5 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup red wine1 bay leaf1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 tablespoon ground cumin1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon brown sugar1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 (15 ounce) can navy…

1/2 cup wine1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup grated fresh ginger root2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak

1 pound ziti or penne pasta1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped1/4 pound curly escarole, sliced1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained2/3 cup dry white wine or canned vegetable brothSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup1 cup sour cream1/3 cup white wine