Beef with plum

1 (4 lb) beef brisket , with 1/3-inch layer fat salt fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves , smashed 2 medium onions ,[...]

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef shank or[...]

1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoonsalt 4 lbs. well-trimmed boneless beef chuck , cut in 1 1/4-inch pcs 1/4 c. olive or possibly vegetable oil 1 (35[...]

4 x Fillets steak, each weighting about 140g     Salt and freshly grnd black pepper 3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 4 lrg Flat mushrooms 20 gm Unsalted butter 4 Tbsp.[...]