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5 cups water16 fluid ounces bottled clam juice1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams, drained with juices reserved1/4 cup butter1 yellow onion, chopped2 cups Arborio rice3/4 cup white wine1/2 teaspoon saffron1 teaspoon dried basil8 ounces cooked salmonkosher saltground black pepper

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup white winesalt and pepper to taste1 (8 ounce) package pasta, your choice of shape1 large white onion, chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic2 (8 ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups creme fraiche1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping3 tablespoons sour cream

1 cup white wine1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour7 ounces Gruyere cheese, cubed7 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed7 ounces Emmentaler cheese, cubed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 pounds beef oxtail2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 large tomatoes, cubed1/2 cup red wine5 cups water, or as needed1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 large tomato, chopped3 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 (14 ounce) can beef broth2 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons tomato paste