4 spice rubbed with plum Recipes

canola oil, shallots, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, thai chiles, seeded and finely chopped, chopped fresh ginger, good quality curry powder, ground cinnamon, star anise, ripe purple plums, pitted and coarsely chopped, plum juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, light brown sugar, powdered ginger, water, water, soy sauce, coarsely chopped fresh ginger, whole black peppercorns, whole coriander seeds, whole black mustard seeds, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , for rubbing, racks st. louis-style country ribs, green onions, thinly sliced, spanish paprika, dry mustard, ground star anise, ground ginger, ground black pepper, ground allspice, kosher salt, ground red pepper flakes

dried thyme, minced garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, mace, boneless muscovy duck breast halves (7-8 oz. each and 1/2 inch thick ), plum jam or 1 cup plum preserves, cider vinegar, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, sesame oil, ground cloves (a pinch)

unsalted butter, olive oil, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, bourbon , plus 2 tbsp, canned plum tomatoes and their juices, pureed, water, ketchup, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, dark brown sugar, honey, molasses, dijon mustard, ancho chili powder, chipotle pepper puree, salt and freshly ground pepper, rib-eye steaks, about 2 inches thick and 1-lb each, spice rubbed grilled vidalia onions , recipe follows