Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

1 1/2 cups red wine1 1/2 cups ruby port wine1 cup vodka6 pods green cardamom5 whole cloves2 tablespoons grated orange zest2 cinnamon sticks2 ounces slivered almonds1/2 tablespoon raisins

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 green bell pepper, chopped3/4 cup chopped onion1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 cup long-grain white rice1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth1/2 cup white wine1/8 teaspoon saffron1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1 clove garlic, chopped1 pound assorted mushrooms (brown, oyster, portobello), thinly sliced1 pinch dried thymesalt and pepper to taste1 egg, beaten1/4 cup bread crumbs8 (3 ounce) pieces top round, pounded thin1/4 cup dry red wine2 1/2 cups beef stock1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup margarine or butter1 cup white sugar5 eggs1/4 cup red wine8 cups chopped pecans1 pound chopped candied cherries