Pork with cookies

2 medium heads garlic 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 Turkish or 1 1/2 California bay leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1[...]

2 cups maseca cornflour , for tamales (Maseca is the brand name, it is Mexican corn flour) 2 cups warm water or 2 cups stock 1 teaspoon baking powder 1[...]

2 pounds pork loin 1/2 cup chicken broth Marinade 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 x ginger 1 inch slice, fresh * 1 each star anise *[...]

1 head napa cabbage 2 -3 cups chicken broth 4 garlic cloves , finely chopped (you can grate or use a press ) 1 inch chunk fresh ginger , peeled and grated[...]