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1 pound angel hair pasta1/4 cup butter, divided1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms4 tablespoons chopped shallots1/2 cup port wine1 cup dry white wine1 pint heavy cream4 cloves garlic, crushedsalt to taste2 teaspoons white sugar (optional)1 teaspoon ground white pepper

2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed1 medium onion, chopped12 ounces mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup1/2 cup Burgundy wine

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter1 cup sliced onions3/4 cup sliced leeks2 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash1/2 cup dry white wine5 cups chicken broth1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch ground ginger1 pound cheese filled spinach ravioli3/4 cup light creamsalt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil8 large red onions, halved and thinly slicedsalt and pepper to taste4 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth1 sprig fresh thyme1 sprig fresh parsley1 cup sherry wine8 French bread1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese