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1 eggplant, halved lengthwise1/2 cup olive oil, dividedsalt and pepper to taste8 medium shrimp – peeled, deveined and chopped1/8 cup chopped fresh basil2 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 cup white wine1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 gallon raspberry sherbet2 (750 milliliter) bottles champagne, chilled1 (750 milliliter) bottle sweet red wine1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled

1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons peanut oil1 tablespoon sesame oil1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 cup butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth1 cup dry white wine1 cup half-and-half cream1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix8 ounces crabmeat4 drops hot sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper