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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 onion, chopped1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice1/4 cup dry white wine7 cups hot chicken broth2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped cooked chicken breastsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1/2 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced5 green bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch strips8 ounces kalamata olives1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 cup white wine32 ounces tomato-vegetable juice cocktail1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 pinch white sugarsalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

20 whole chicken wings*2 cups soy sauce1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 cup vegetable oil2 cloves garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 onion, minced1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1 pound ground beef4 slices bacon2 (4 ounce) jars mushrooms, drained1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste2 tablespoons garlic powder2 tablespoons dried oregano1/2 cup white wine3/4 cup sugarsalt and pepper to taste