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The Patriots lost...
Calamari stuffed with Shrimp and Spinach
Ingredients:
For the calamari:
11 clean medium calamari tubes, about 5 to 6 inches long
1/2 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
2 cups coarsely chopped baby...
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