Lime Recipes

Think outside the cocktail glass! Limes are fun to cook and bake with, so try these recipes with limes.

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    Citrus Salmon en Papillote

    Salmon en papillote, or salmon cooked in parchment paper, is so easy to make yet so delicious, elegant and impressive....


    Moscow Mule

    1 review

    Here's an old-time cocktail that was popular in the 1940s and '50s. A Moscow Mule is traditionally served in a...


    Greens with Homemade Croutons

    3 reviews

    A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. —...


    Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops

    5 reviews

    I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...


    Key Lime Butter Cookies

    2 reviews

    I love limes so much that if a recipe calls for lemons I almost always use limes instead. With their...


    Coconut-Granola Yogurt Parfaits

    1 review

    I prepare homemade granola ahead of time—it makes these yogurt treats special.
    —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington


    Festive Holiday Punch

    2 reviews

    This refreshing holiday punch has a gorgeous raspberry color and tangy flavor. To complete the magic, we garnish the glasses...


    Cornmeal Lime Cookies

    4 reviews

    Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...

    Fiesta Coleslaw

    3 reviews

    Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on...


    Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter

    1 review

    Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping—and loads of flavor. Emory...


    Mango-Lime Pork Chops

    This beautiful marinaded pork is topped with a fruity salsa of emerald kiwifruit, golden mango and red peppers for an...


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    Maple Blackberry Mojito

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    This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used...


    Mandarin Salsa

    4 reviews

    Sweet mandarin oranges temper the boldness of cilantro, jalapeno and onion in this salsa, creating an impressive and colorful combination....


    Citrus Chicken with Peppers

    4 reviews

    “This dish is so attractive and healthy. I tried a similar recipe, but the addition of citrus and honey makes...


    Grilled Caribbean Lime Chicken

    7 reviews

    With its amazing tropical salsa, this entree is a showstopper. Add leftover salsa to quesadillas, pork tenderloin or serve it...


    Citrus Grilled Turkey Cutlets

    5 reviews

    Janice Mentzer, of Sharpsburg, Maryland says, “My family enjoys this turkey recipe year-round, but it’s especially nice in the summer...


    Lime Pudding Cakes

    3 reviews

    This old-time lime pudding cake was always a real treat. My mother, Lois, baked it for us. Now I share...

    Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

    2 reviews

    I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...


    Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

    My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a...


    Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Drumsticks

    5 reviews

    Bottled hot sauce isn't my thing, so I developed a fresh pepper glaze for grilled chicken. These drumsticks practically fly...


    Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing

    2 reviews

    This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide...


    Lime Chicken with Salsa Verde Sour Cream

    6 reviews

    Whenever I'm in a crunch, this recipe comes to the rescue. The verde sauce gives classic baked chicken a big...


    Blackberry-Mango Crumble

    1 review

    My husband loves fresh-picked blackberries at the height of summer, and mango is a favorite combination with the berries in...

    Cranberry-Lime Sangria

    2 reviews

    Tart, light and fruity, this party-worthy sangria is a hit any time of the year. —Katy Joosten, Little Chute, Wisconsin


    South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing

    1 review

    Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing....


    Chiles Rellenos Chicken

    4 reviews

    There’s a little math and a lot of mouthwatering flavor in this simple dinner recipe. The creamy cilantro and lime...


    Cranberry Lime Macaroons

    It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually...


    Lime-Buttered Broccoli

    4 reviews

    “I got tired of serving broccoli the same way every time, so I prepared this recipe.” The simple butter sauce...


    Coconut-Lime Chicken

    4 reviews

    Tangy lime combines with sweet coconut in this tropical dish. Fragrant jasmine rice is a wonderful accompaniment.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho