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[...]

2 pounds beef chuck 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce * 1 teaspoon star anise 1 each cinnamon stick * 6 cups water 1 teaspoon vegetable oil[...]

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[...]