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Spicy Lamb Stew with Apricots and Cardamom
Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cayenne pepper enhance this North African-style dish. Serve the stew over the Saffron-Cardamom Rice or plain basmati rice.
Charred Tomato, Chipotle, and Mango Salsa
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Halibut steaks and pork tenderloin are two of our favorites with this fiery side.
Frozen Plum Souffles with Cardamom-Plum Sauce
Use the ripest purple-fleshed plums available to intensify the flavor of this pretty summertime treat.
Curried Beef Samosas with Mango-Papaya Chutney
Wonton wrappers are used for these samosas instead of traditional pastry dough. Betelnut Pejiu Wu in San Francisco serves them with a tropical chutney.
Apricots in Caramel Cognac Sauce
June is fresh apricot season, but there are always a few that just won't seem to ripen. This dessert makes good use of those hard apricots.
Peach-Riesling Sangria
A lovely white sangria with great balance. Make it a day ahead to allow the flavors to intensify.
Fig, Ham and Nectarine Salad in Wine Syrup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Plum Tart with Goat Cheese and Walnut-Thyme Streusel
Adding fleur de sel at the end transforms this tart into a delicious cross between a cheese course and dessert.
By Elizabeth Falkner