1 Or 2 ox tails, cut up 1 Bay leaf 1 Garlic clove 2 qt Water 1 ts Salt 1 ts Black pepper 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper 1 Onion, quartered Cook ox tails in all above ingredients until tender, 2 or 3 hours. Then add: 1 c. diced carrots 2 stalks chopped celery 1 can tomatoes Drop in vegetables with ox tails and cook until done. (Optional: add 1 teaspoon sugar to enhance flavor.) -----