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2 cups white sugar2 cups water6 sprigs mint, chopped6 leaves lemon balm1 cup muscat wine2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch strips2 tablespoons bacon bits1/4 cup chopped green olives1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry chicken gravy mix1/2 cup red wine3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces2 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup dry white wine or apple juice3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon white sugar2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons dried oregano1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes