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4 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced6 slices bacon, chopped1/3 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons red wine vinegarsalt and pepper to taste

10 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate3/4 cup butter5 egg yolks3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup port wine1/2 cup all-purpose flour5 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar3 tablespoons white sugar1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup butter1/2 tablespoon corn syrup1/2 cup port wine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 carrots, sliced2 onions, sliced2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces1 (4 pound) whole chicken1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup white wine1/4 teaspoon dried basil2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 pinch salt2 tablespoons shortening1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed2 quarts low salt chicken broth

1 (15 ounce) can pickled beets, juice only1 cup white vinegar2 1/2 cups water1/2 cup red wine1 clove garlic, chopped1 bay leaf1 teaspoon pickling spice1/2 teaspoon salt12 hard boiled eggs, shells removed1 onion, chopped