Manhattan with wine

2 large New York strip steaks salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup sliced shallots 1/2 cup red wine 2 (10.75 ounce) cans[...]

8 slices bacon , chopped 2 cups chopped clams (I use canned) 4 cups clam juice 1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonnay) 1 large onion , chopped 2 carrots , medium[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced onions 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika salt 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced winter squash 1 cup fennel[...]