Lime

White Chocolate and Lime Blondies

Shredded Pork Tenderloin with Lime Sauce

This is great over steamed rice.

Asian Scallop Stew with Coconut, Ginger and Lime

Serve this stew over rice or on its own as a soup. Either way, sprinkle lettuce with rice vinegar and oriental sesame oil for a light salad. Sliced blood oranges and holiday cookies will do nicely afterward.

Mango and Red Onion Salsa

A flavorful accompaniment for roast pork, chicken, burgers, or grilled shrimp.

Mahimahi with Macadamia Nut Crust

This recipe doubles or triples easily.

Carrot Salad with Lime and Cilantro

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Tortilla Soup with Crisp Tortillas and Avocado Relish

This recipe is from Cafe Annie in Houston, TX.

Coconut Lime Rice Pudding

Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ham Steak with Brown Sugar and Lime Glaze

Wendy Popp of Richmond, Virginia, writes: "My job as a physical therapist and my hobby, horseback riding, keep me pretty busy. But my sons — Sammy, two, and Weston, four — keep me moving the most, which has changed my cooking style. In fact, a friend and fellow mom had a great idea for a cookbook that she wants me to help her write. We would call it The One-Arm Gourmet, and it would be filled with quick dishes you can make while holding a kid in one arm and cooking with the other. "

Vanilla-Bean Cheesecake with Guava Topping and Mango-Lime Salad

Start preparing this two days before you plan to serve it. Toast the coconut in a 350°F oven until light golden in spots, stirring frequently, about ten minutes.

Chilled Tomatillo and Cucumber Soup

Mango, Blueberry, and Ginger Fruit Salad

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 35 min

Corn and Haricots Verts in Lime Shallot Butter

Corn, Cheese, and Chili Tamales with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Poblano chilies (fresh green chilies), tomatillos (green tomato-like fruits), dried corn husks, and Masa Harina are found at many supermarkets and Latin American markets.

Meringue Napoleons with Lime Ice Cream and Blackberries

This recipe yields more meringue squares than you'll need for the ice cream–filled napoleons. The extras can replace any that break — and they also make a delicious snack.

Wasabi Lime Crab Salad in Cucumber Cups

If you make the components of this hors d'oeuvre ahead, stir together the filling ingredients just before serving the first batch. Keep the remaining filling chilled, covered, and spoon it into the remaining cucumber cups as platters need replenishing.