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1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 mango – peeled, seeded and diced2 red onions, cut into strips1 small fresh red chile pepper, diced1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes1/2 cup red wine1 bay leaf2 whole cloves1/2 cinnamon sticksalt to taste2 tablespoons honey1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1…

1/2 pound bacon1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound romaine lettuce – rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 pound boneless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1/4 cup cornstarch, or as needed3 cups peanut oil for frying4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root2 green onions, julienned2 long, green chilies – cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 cups dried chilies, chopped2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons…

1/2 cup raspberry juice or cranberry-raspberry juice3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces spring mix salad greens2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted