3 spiced balsamic braised Recipes

unsalted butter, divided, red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, water, divided, balsamic vinegar, divided, ground cumin, ground nutmeg, sea scallops , tough ligament removed from side of each if attached

boned , fat-trimmed beef short ribs or chuck, orange (2 1/2 in. wide), rinsed, onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and finely chopped, fat-skimmed beef or chicken broth, dry red wine, port or cream sherry, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, very thin slices (quarter size) peeled fresh ginger, chinese five spice, mushrooms (1- to 1 1/2-in.-wide caps ), butter or olive oil, cornstarch, salt and pepper, chopped fresh chives or green onions