3 short balsamic style Recipes

bone-in beef short ribs *, 3/4 to 1 lb. each, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs (7 to 8 in . each), dried bay leaves, kosher salt, fresh fig leaves, stems trimmed, rinsed; or use 4 (12- by 12-in.) pieces thawed frozen banana leaves, cabernet sauvignon, balsamic vinegar, dried mission figs, stems trimmed, mole sauce* (preferably oaxacan-style mole negro ); or use 1/4 cup mole paste mixed with 3/4 cup beef broth, molasses, beef broth, sweet-potato chips or other root-vegetable chips (optional), cacao nibs, salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), salt

boneless beef short ribs room temperature, garlic powder to taste, salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, sweet onion diced, olive oil, stalk celery diced, garlic whole, skin removed, baby carrots stem trimmed to 1/2 inch, onions (golf ball size) whole, peeled, burgundy wine, fresh thyme, bay leaves, fresh rosemary, fresh sage leaves, root beer do not use diet, balsamic vinegar, unsalted beef stock, pitted frozen tart cherries thawed, butter