99 lime leaf 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.

Southern pigs' tails and lima beans, slow-simmered with onion, garlic, and sweet bell peppers for deep pork-infused flavor. Old-school soul food stew where inexpensive pork cuts make rich, sticky broth.

Thai-inspired tofu lemongrass soup with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and kaffir lime leaves. Light, fragrant, and ready in 35 minutes. A bright, warming bowl that's naturally vegan.

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.

Posole with hot Italian sausages, golden hominy, green tomatoes, onions, and oregano in a tomato-based broth. A Mexican-Italian fusion stew served in bowls with lime slices and warm tortillas.

Spiced garbanzo stew with chickpeas simmered in vegetable stock with fresh ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and tomato. A vegan low-fat one-pot dinner finished with lime and parsley.

Lima bean and ham stew, smoky ham hocks simmered with tender dried lima beans, onion, carrot and celery. A hearty, soul-warming pot of Southern comfort, with the ham shredded right back in.

Posole with hot Italian sausages, green tomatoes, white hominy, and oregano in a tomatoey broth. A hearty Mexican-inspired stew served with lime wedges and warm tortillas.

Delicious and nutritious wraps are perfect party food especially when you have vegetarian friends or family members showing up.

A bright, zesty bulgur salad dressed with lime juice, cumin, and oregano, tossed with red bell pepper, scallions, and fresh parsley. Vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, and refreshing.

Laksa gets a bad rap in Singapore because of the addition of coconut cream. However, coconut oil is actually a superfood, containing important compounds that enhance immunity and protect against digestive system disorders. In particular, coconuts are rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, and boosts the immune system. Choose virgin coconut oil and coconut products that have no questionable ingredients added to them.

Seeni sambol is a sweet-savory Sri Lankan onion sauce with deep-fried golden onions simmered in tamarind coconut milk with Maldive fish, cardamom, and chili. Addictive on everything from rice to bread.

Filipino mechado: braised beef with potatoes, carrots, lime, soy, and tomato sauce. Classic Spanish-influenced Filipino comfort food, sliced and served with sauce.

Herb-roasted beef tenderloin with rosemary, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Roasted high and fast at 400F (200C), then paired with a bright roasted red pepper and papaya relish.

Emily's bean soup simmers seven dried beans and lentils with a meaty ham bone, tomatoes, and vegetables into a thick hearty pot. Old-fashioned cold-weather comfort.

Sri Lankan fish curry (Malu Hodhi) simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, coriander, fennel, and curry leaves. A fragrant, mildly spiced seafood curry ready in 35 minutes.