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Moroccan Lamb 4 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 16- to 7-pound leg of lamb, butterflied by your butcher.

Blueberry Crumb Cake Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes For the topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces.

Glazed Carrots 1 1/4 pounds carrots Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions 1/2 cup water.

Fig-and-Raspberry Summer Pudding 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 1/4-inch-thick slices brioche 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 12 large fresh figs, stemmed 1 pint raspberries.

Roasted-Apple-and-Sweet-Potato Puree 2 large sweet potatoes, pricked several times with a fork 2 tart apples 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste.

Lavender-Pepper-Fennel Steak 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon ground fennel 1 12-ounce rib eye, trimmed 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup A1 sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender.

Grilled Carne Asada for Tacos Time: about 45 minutes 1 clove garlic 2 pounds skirt steak 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1/2teaspoon cayenne Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Madras Burgers 4 tablespoons butter 1 1/4 cup onion, chopped 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 3 1/2 pounds coarsely ground sirloin 8 teaspoons plain yogurt.

Steamed Parsleyed Cucumbers 2 large firm cucumbers 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste.

Orange Glazed Pork 8 ounces pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate Freshly ground black pepper to taste.