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Green Curry with Sweet Potato and Eggplant
Dinner Indian

Green Curry with Sweet Potato and Eggplant

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry paste; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in eggplant; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour coconut milk and vegetable stock onto the eggplant mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato and lime leaves; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in lime juice, lime zest, and brown sugar; stir until combined. Season with salt.

By Miss Marie Lo Duca

Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken
Dinner Indian

Evin's Indian Apricot Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season the chicken with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
  2. 2 Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan and bring to a simmer. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan; stir in the apricot preserves and vinegar. Thin with the remaining chicken stock as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season to taste with the hot sauce. Place chicken back in pan; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in lime zest and butter before serving.

By MomZilla Evin

Lime Pepper

Lime Pepper

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lime zest, black pepper, and salt in an airtight jar. Shake to mix. Use in recipes where you would use lemon pepper.

By Eula Thompson

Key Lime Pie VIII
Dessert

Key Lime Pie VIII

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together lime rind, lime juice, and condensed milk. Whisk in pudding mix and allow to set up 5 minutes. Fold in 8 ounce tub of whipped topping. Pour mixture into pastry shell. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.

By Charlotte Pierce

Key Lime Cookie Cake
Dessert Mexican

Key Lime Cookie Cake

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest into a blender and blend until rich and creamy.
  2. 2 Arrange a layer of cookies to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/4 of the lime cream over the cookies. Repeat layers to use up all cookies and cream.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours, or if you prefer a more chilled dessert, place in the freezer for 2 hours before serving.

By Chris

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus
Lunch American

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon and red grapes in a large bowl; toss in lemon zest and lime zest until evenly dispersed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.

By Joeitalian

Blueberry Vodka Martinis
Drink

Blueberry Vodka Martinis

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
20190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make blueberry vodka: Pour about 1/3 of the bottle of vodka into a holding container; set aside. Score each blueberry with a small nick and place into the vodka bottle. Fill the vodka bottle with reserved vodka until just below the neck. Add just enough raspberry liqueur to top off the bottle. Let sit in a dark place for 2 weeks.
  2. 2 To make martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 parts blueberry vodka, 1 part raspberry liqueur, and a dash of lime juice to the shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with twist of lime zest.

By YOU999

Refreshing Coconut Lime Sorbet
Dessert American

Refreshing Coconut Lime Sorbet

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut cream, coconut water, lime juice, lime zest, and coconut extract in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Pour coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 1 ½ hours.

By drewface

Mango-Lime Curd

Mango-Lime Curd

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mango, lime juice, and lime zest in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed. Add eggs, salt, and nutmeg; process 15 seconds longer.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and butter in a bowl. Add to mango mixture in the food processor. Process until smooth.
  3. 3 Transfer mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir with a whisk. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes more; whisk again. Continue heating and whisking until the mixture achieves a pudding-like consistency, 6 to 10 minutes total. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

By Laroo

Sriracha Lime Ice Cream
Dessert

Sriracha Lime Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream, milk, 1/2 of the sugar, sriracha sauce, and salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until almost boiling, whisking occasionally. Do not boil or the cream will separate.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and lime zest in a separate mixing bowl. Pour 1/3 of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture; whisk to combine. Repeat this step 2 more times until the cream mixture is fully incorporated into the egg yolk mixture.
  3. 3 Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Do not boil. Transfer to a clean bowl with a lid and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 4 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately as soft-serve or transfer to an freezer-safe container and freeze until scoopable, at least 2 hours.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter
Dinner

Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Brush both sides of swordfish with olive oil.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes, brushing with olive oil and turning once halfway through.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine butter, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve butter mixture with swordfish.

By Michellea Southern David

Key Lime Pie
Dessert American

Key Lime Pie

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine condensed milk, key lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest in a bowl; mix well. Pour into graham cracker crust; place pie on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of the pie. The filling will be wobbly but not browned.
  4. 4 Transfer pie to a wire rack to cool, then thoroughly chill pie in the refrigerator before serving, about 1 hour. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream, if desired.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By ANNRICHARDSON

Killer Virgin Cocojito Ice Cream
Dessert

Killer Virgin Cocojito Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup forms, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir 1 cup mint leaves into mixture, and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and discard leaves. Transfer syrup to refrigerator to cool completely.
  2. 2 Blend coconut, remaining mint leaves, lime juice, and lime zest together in a blender until mint is minced and mixture is well-combined, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir coconut mixture, cooled syrup, and sparkling water together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

By Buckwheat Queen

Spicy Grilled Chicken
Dinner

Spicy Grilled Chicken

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.

By Jenn H

Honey Lime Chicken Wings
Appetizer

Honey Lime Chicken Wings

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together the honey, lime juice, lime peel, garlic, salt and ground black pepper.
  2. 2 Place the flour in a plastic bag and shake the chicken wings in the flour to coat.
  3. 3 In a large skillet, fry the chicken wings in hot, 1 inch deep oil until cooked through. Place the cooked wings in the honey/lime mixture and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

By Jana

Orange, Mango, and Ginger Sorbet
Dessert

Orange, Mango, and Ginger Sorbet

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
410 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the water, sugar, ginger, salt, and lime zest in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Allow mixture to cool; strain. Stir in the orange juice, mango juice, and lemon juice. Cover and chill 3 hours.
  2. 2 Fill an ice cream maker with the mixture, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

By Bearskat

Festive Holiday Cranberry Relish

Festive Holiday Cranberry Relish

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

By Jon Pierce

Fresh Lime Curd
Dessert American

Fresh Lime Curd

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar, lime juice, butter, and lime zest in the top of a double boiler; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts.
  2. 2 Temper eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons hot lime mixture into eggs, stir to blend.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium until water simmers. Slowly whisk egg mixture into the lime mixture. Cook over the double boiler until lime mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Cool slightly and spoon into a clean, glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.

By Sarah

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  2. 2 Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  4. 4 Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

By NANCHE30

Coconut Lime Ice Cream - Automatic Ice Cream Maker Recipe
Dessert

Coconut Lime Ice Cream - Automatic Ice Cream Maker Recipe

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk coconut milk, sugar, half-and-half, lime juice, lime zest, and salt together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches 'soft-serve' consistency.
  2. 2 Transfer ice cream to a lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Scoop ice cream into stemmed glasses or bowls. Garnish with mango and and lime slices.

By Buns

Key Lime Cookies I
Dessert

Key Lime Cookies I

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in lime juice and lime zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Form dough into 1/2 inch balls, and arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies while still warm.

By Pam