Beef

4 lb corned brisket of beef 3 large carrots, cut into large chunks 6 to 8 small onions 1 teaspoon dry English mustard large sprig fresh thyme and some parsley[...]

For the shallot marmalade: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 shallots, sliced crosswise into approximately 1/4-inch-thick rings 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup sherry[...]

1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices firm white sandwich bread) 1/3 cup whole milk 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium[...]

1 (1/2-lb) piece flank steak, well trimmed 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or[...]