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2 cups butter2 cups white sugar9 eggs1/4 cup white rum (optional)1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon almond extract1 grated zest of one lime2 pounds chopped dried mixed fruit2 cups red wine1 cup dark molasses2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch salt

2 1/2 pounds sirloin tips, uncut1/2 (750 milliliter) bottle Burgundy wine2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth4 portobello mushroom caps, sliced1/4 cup butter1 clove garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste1 shallot, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup Arborio rice2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided1 cup dry white wine1/2 pound bay scallops1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise1 medium red bell pepper, diced3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried basil2 tablespoons…

5 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch strips1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup white wine