Beef with anise

2 c. good-quality soy sauce such as kikkoman 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. honey 2 Tbsp. chinese five-spice pwdr 2 Tbsp. asian sesame oil 1 Tbsp. grated[...]

1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup dry sherry or dry vermouth 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 star anise 3 lb. grass-fed[...]

12 2- to 2 1/2-inch thick oxtail pieces (about 4 ½ pounds), fat trimmed 2 cups low-salt chicken broth 5 – 6 stalks green onion , cut ¼ inch thick. Save 2 tbsp[...]

1 heaped tbsp chilli paste 1 tbsp smoked paprika (or plain) 1 tspn 5-spice powder 2½ tbsp brown sugar sea salt & freshly ground pepper vegetable oil 1½ kg[...]