In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.

Place small cucumbers in sterile quart jars., Bring ingredients to boil and pour over pickles and let set 10 minutes., Pour off and bring back to boil., Put sprig of dill on top of pickles., Pour brine over pickles again and seal with hot lids.
vinegar, water, salt, garlic salt

Clean beef shank and pad dry with paper towel. Rubbed 1/8 tsp salt and pepper on the Shank. High up the oil. Pan sear the Beef Shank in high heat for about 2 mins. Make sure the sear all sides of the Shank., Pan sear the Patty Pan Squash for a minute also in high heat using the same pan. Add more oil if needed., Place Ginger root, small Taros or potatoes, Beef Shank and the rest of the ingredients except the Patty Pan Squash and half of the Leek into pot in that order. You can use any kind of the pot. The thicker heavier the better. I use clay pot that really keep heat and flavor of the food very well. If you choose to use Crock pot or electric Pressure Cooker, it'd be even easier. But cook time will be different., Bring to boil in high heat, cover pot and simmer 3 hours, Add the Patty Pan Squash cover and cook for 15 mins also until they are tender, add more liquid if needed, Mix in the remaining half leek or green onion and cheese, Plate or Serve directly in Pot. 2-4 Servings. (The 1st 2 steps of pan searing are optional)
also, salt, freshly grounded pepper, Pan, leeks, ginger root, Black Tea, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Onion, Anise, whole pepper, chili pepper, sugar, tomato paste, cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Cream butter and sugar til light, Add pudding and mix well, Add eggs and vanilla, Stir in dry ingredients, Add chocolaye chips, Roll into small balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet, Bake 10 to 12 minutes., When cool frost with dark chocolaye glaze and decorate with red and green sprinkles.
flour, baking soda, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips