3 Simple skewer dishes

12 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes

1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces

2 cobs corn, cut across in 1-inch pieces

6 Serrano or jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed

Makes 4 servings.

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 pounds tuna, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 pound sugar snap peas

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 red pepper, cut in 1-inch dice

1 green pepper, cut in 1-inch dice