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1/2 cup salt1/2 cup white sugar4 turkey drumsticks2 cups white wine1/2 cup pomegranate molasses1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 tablespoons dried sage leaves, divided4 tablespoons dried thyme leaves, divided

1 cup dry white wine or beef broth1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 green onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper4 whole cloves1 (4 pound) boneless beef top round roast5 teaspoons cornstarch5 teaspoons cold water

2/3 cup olive or vegetable oil1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms1/4 cup olive oil10 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes36 fresh clams, cleaned2 cups dry white wine4 tomatoes, cubed3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice1 1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta