6 glazed skewers with apricot Recipes

apricot jam, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, grated lemon zest (from about 1 lemon), fresh mint, chopped, whole cumin seeds, whole coriander seeds, boneless leg of lamb, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes, fresh figs, halved vertically, olive oil, garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp), kosher salt, freshly coarse-ground black pepper, eggplants, unpeeled , cut into 1-inch-thick slices, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly coarse-ground black pepper

seedless unsweetened tamarind paste, fresh orange juice, mild-flavored (light) molasses, dried crushed red pepper, fresh lime juice, chopped dried apricots, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh cilantro, minced seeded red jalapeno chilies, golden brown sugar, cracked coriander seeds, boneless leg of lamb , cut into 1/2-inch pieces; or 4 lb lamb shoulder chops, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch pieces, red onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

shrimp (about 1 1/3 lb), apricot preserves, light stick butter, melted, dijon mustard, curry powder, rice vinegar, garlic powder, salt, ground red pepper, freshly ground black pepper

oil or nonstick spray, for greasing, jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt and freshly ground black pepper, barbeque sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought, apricot jam, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, special equipment : 6 metal skewers, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, molasses, ketchup, minced onion, dark brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, finely chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced , optional