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1 1/2 cups baby arugula leaves1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves2/3 cup pine nuts8 cloves garlic1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 lime, juiced1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 pinch ground cayenne peppersalt and pepper to taste

1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine1 liter lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage1 orange2 limes1 cup fresh pineapple – peeled, cored and chopped1 cup cherries, pitted and halved

1 cup fiddleheads, ends trimmed1/2 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil2 large cloves garlic, minced2 (3.75 ounce) cans smoked clams, drained and chopped2 tablespoons dry white wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

1 cup butter1 cup white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons baking powder2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup red wine4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder