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For the pasta:1 (16 ounce) package dried small pasta shells3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyFor the chicken:1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, sliced4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 2 inch piecessalt and pepper to taste2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup milk1 cup bread…

1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 (6 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained and broken into chunks1/3 cup chopped celery1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantroDRESSING:2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons white wine vinegar2 teaspoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon…

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil3 tablespoons raspberry jam or spreadable fruit1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn1 red apple, chopped1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry3 shallots, finely chopped3 tablespoons butter2 cups dry white wine1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley