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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

Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cook pineapple, red bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until pineapple has mild grill marks and peppers are browned on all sides, about 3 minutes for pineapple and 5 to 7 minutes for peppers. Carefully remove from grill and place peppers in paper bag to cool.
  3. 3 After peppers are cool, rub skins off gently with paper towels, cut in half, and remove and discard seeds. Cut the cooled pineapple and peppers into a small dice and place into a bowl. Add mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest; stir to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to 1 day before serving.

By Mama Smith

Peach Salsa
Dinner Mexican

Peach Salsa

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until salsa is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine peaches, jalapeño, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and lime zest in a large saucepan. Mix together pectin and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl, then stir into peach mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By LORISNOW

JR's Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

JR's Salsa

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss tomatoes, serrano peppers, jalapeno peppers, white onion, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight before serving.

By Nelson W Browning JR

Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de 3 Leches)
Dessert Mexican

Mexican Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de 3 Leches)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Clean beaters.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Fold egg yolks into egg white mixture using a spatula. Sift in flour and carefully fold into the batter; mix in zest of 1 lime. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven but keep cake in the closed oven for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Prepare the '3 milks' while cake is resting in the oven. Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and amaretto liqueur in a blender; blend until well combined.
  6. 6 Remove the cake from the springform pan and and place on a serving plate. Pierce the cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour the '3 milks' mixture over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cool and milk mixture has soaked in, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Garnish the top of the cake with whipped cream, peach slices, and 1 teaspoon lime zest.

By mega

Citrus-Braised Pork
Dinner Mexican

Citrus-Braised Pork

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
240 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine orange juice, onion, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, oregano, cumin, lime zest, black pepper, and bay leaves in a heavy Dutch oven. Add pork shoulder; turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove Dutch oven from the refrigerator; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 ½ hours. Flip pork carefully. Replace foil; cook 1 hour more. Remove foil. Continue cooking, uncovered, flipping once halfway through, until pork falls apart and marinade is reduced, 1 ½ to 2 hours more.
  4. 4 Remove pork from Dutch oven; rest for 20 minutes. Return pork to Dutch oven; shred using 2 forks. Stir shredded pork with reduced marinade. Discard bay leaves.

By Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor
Dinner Mexican

Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
420 min
Total
450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pineapple, onion, chipotle peppers plus 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce, guajillo chiles, chile de arbol, garlic, and oregano in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add orange juice, vinegar, achiote powder, salt, cumin, lime zest, chile powder, and black pepper. Mix sauce well.
  2. 2 Place pork in a slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. Begin heating tortillas 35 to 40 minutes before pork is done.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until brown spots appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Plate tortillas in stacks of two for each taco.
  4. 4 Shred pork using 2 forks; mix to coat with the sauce. Scoop pork onto tacos using a slotted spoon. Top each with a portion of pineapple, cilantro, and onion.

By TheElusivePastry

Chicken Fajita and Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Dinner Mexican

Chicken Fajita and Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice Bowls

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/8 cup chopped cilantro, orange juice, 1/8 cup olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, chipotle chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Gently squeeze the bag several times to combine the ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut chicken into 1-inch slices, cutting across the chicken breast, and add to the marinade. Carefully squeeze out most of the air, seal the bag, and move chicken pieces around in the marinade to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Combine red bell pepper slices, green bell pepper slices, and onion pieces in a large bowl. Add remaining 1/8 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the vegetable pieces are coated in oil and seasonings.
  5. 5 Line a 12 x 18-inch sheet pan with foil or parchment paper and spread chicken slices and vegetables out on the pan in a single layer.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is done and the vegetables are lightly charred, about 25 minutes.
  7. 7 Near the end of the baking time, prepare the cauliflower rice. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until cauliflower is softened, about 5 minutes. Drain cauliflower rice and place in a serving bowl. Stir in melted ghee, reserved 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8 Assemble bowls by making a layer of cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, and a layer of fajita chicken and vegetables. Top with tomato salsa and guacamole.

By Bibi

Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Dinner Mexican

Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/4 cup cilantro, lime zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 jalapeño, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 clove minced garlic, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in a small bowl until well mixed; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenderloins to the bag, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine 1 chopped onion, tomato, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeño, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 clove finely chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate salsa until chilled.
  3. 3 Toss 1 sliced onion, bell pepper quarters, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Whisk mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons lime juice together; cover lime mayonnaise with plastic wrap and refrigerate to chill.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill onion slices and bell pepper quarters until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a cutting board; keep grill lit. Slice pepper quarters into thin strips.
  7. 7 Spread each bread slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons lime mayonnaise. Layer half bread slices with mango, 1 tablespoon salsa, chicken, pepper strips, sliced onions, and 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese; top each with 1 bread slice.
  8. 8 Grill sandwiches on the preheated grill until bread is toasted and cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

By Patricia

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

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