teaspoon ground *

Add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and set aside.

Essence for a spicier burger) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger.

Transfer mixture to a bowl; add remaining flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt.

In a small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and ground cayenne.

Corn on the Cob 3 to 6 ears of corn 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin.

Grilled Potatoes 1 pound new potatoes 2teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin.

Add onions and garlic and cook until they soften a bit, then add remaining ingredients, including 2 teaspoons ground black pepper and drained beans.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla, 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed.

Note: Dark brown sugar can be substituted for the white sugar and add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.

Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.

Cumin Pork 8 ounces pork tenderloin 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.

Cucumbers With Yogurt 1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 small Kirby cucumbers, sliced thin.

Just combine 10 tablespoons ground coffee, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a coffee filter.

Peasant Bread 1/2 ounce active dry yeast 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 2/3 cups lukewarm water 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt Cornmeal.

NOTE: A variation can be made by adding 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard.

Steamed Cucumbers With Dill 2 large firm cucumbers 1 tablespoon butter Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons chopped dill.

Cherry Sorbet With Tarragon 1/2cup sugar 4 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

Blend 1 tablespoon of softened butter or canola margarine, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 3 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts together in a custard cup.

Add 5 cinnamon sticks, zest of 1/4 lemon and 1/4 orange, 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 2 teaspoon ground allspice; bring to a boil.

Sour-Cherry Sauce 3 cups pitted sour cherries 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon water.

Fried Onion Strips Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 1 cup peanut oil 2 large onions, peeled, cut in half vertically and sliced thin 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric.

Baby Carrots with Cumin Butter 24 baby carrots, about 1 pound Salt to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley.

Grilled Plantains Total time: 12 minutes 4 very ripe plantains, soft but not mushy (with blackened skins) Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Salt to taste, optional.

Cumin-Mustard Carrots Total time: 20 minutes 2 pounds peeled baby carrots 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.