512 lima recipes

Blaff: traditional French Caribbean poached whitefish in a spicy broth of lime, allspice, thyme, garlic, and chili. A Martinique and Guadeloupe specialty for seafood lovers.

Lime-bright black bean and corn relish with cilantro, red bell pepper, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Five-minute no-cook condiment that pairs with grilled fish, tacos, or chicken.

Fresh tomato salsa is the no-cook classic Mexican pico de gallo with chopped tomatoes, scallions, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, lime, and cilantro. Bright, fresh, ready in 30 minutes.

A smoky chili-cumin dry rub with brown sugar and garlic coats both grilled pork tenderloin and chicken breasts, sliced onto one platter with a bright orange-pineapple sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser.

Pla nung horapa: Thai steamed red snapper rubbed with a fiery paste of galangal, lemongrass, red chiles, and fish sauce, finished with Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. Aromatic Thai seafood ready in 20 minutes of steaming.

Baked swordfish cubes spiced with chili and cumin, loaded onto warm corn tortillas with a fresh tomato-olive salsa, crunchy radishes, and a smoky roasted red pepper lime-cilantro sauce. Low-fat, healthy, and ready in 35 minutes.

Thai jungle curry with catfish, homemade curry paste, Thai eggplant, and kaffir lime leaves. A fiery, coconut-free curry that's broth-based, bold, and ready in 20 minutes.

Bone-in chicken simmered in a fragrant almond, turmeric, and garam masala sauce finished with coconut cream and garnished with hard-boiled eggs, lime, and flaked almonds.

Barbecued chicken in a fiery citrus marinade of orange juice, scotch bonnet, garlic, and cilantro, grilled until crisp and served with lime-dressed chargrilled spring onions. Pile it into a wrap.

Spit-roasted leg of lamb basted with garlic butter and served with a fiery drunken sauce of tequila, chili powder, serrano peppers, red wine, and grated cheese. Mexican-meets-grill showstopper.

Baked Brie with cranberry chutney made from fresh cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, and pickled jalapeno, spooned over the wheel and baked until melting. A holiday appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

A bright Vietnamese salad of diced shrimp and pork tossed with lime, garlic, coriander, chili, and fresh mint. No cooking required, ready in 20 minutes.

A very savory, Yucutan style tortilla chip that goes well with almost any salsa or dip.

Sandwich is always popular, try this one, good for all!

Traditional Sonoran white menudo with tender tripe, calf's foot, and flowered hominy in a rich broth served with lime, cilantro, and chile toppings.

Quick soy-honey chicken marinade with olive oil, lime juice, and garlic. Just 6 ingredients and 1 hour of marinating for juicy, flavorful chicken breasts on the grill, in the oven, or on the stove.