23 braised with balsamic brown Recipes

matzoh cake meal (see cooks notes), kosher or fine salt, freshly ground black pepper, first - or second-cut beef brisket, vegetable oil, shallots (about 1 lb); peeled , leaving root ends intact, garlic cloves, finely chopped, pinot noir, chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth, dried tart cherries, dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, whole star anise (see cooks notes), young, slim carrots in bunches (not pre-cut variety), peeled

leeks , dark green sections removed, bacon drippings, heavy pinch kosher salt, balsamic vinegar, crumbled bacon and goat cheese, as an accompaniment, optional