171 lime leaf recipes

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Mexican escabeche oysters pickled in vinegar with garlic, carrots, cauliflower, and herbs. Briefly cooked then marinated overnight for a tangy, briny cold appetizer with lime and jalapeno.

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.

Shrimp "cooked" in a tangy citrus marinade. Fresh and refreshing cold shrimp cocktail.

Charred poblano peppers meet sautéed red onions, fresh mint, and a splash of balsamic in this bold relish that brings smoky heat to grilled meats, tacos, and sandwiches.

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 salad with diced tomatoes in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing with maple sugar and dry mustard. A simple, hearty bean salad served chilled.

Acapulco-style ceviche with lime-cured turbot, avocado, green olives, capers, serrano and jalapeno chilies, and a splash of white wine and ketchup. A no-cook Mexican seafood appetizer.

Ensalada pico de gallo, a refreshing Mexican orange and jicama salad with crisp red onion, walnuts, and a honey-lime dressing spiced with cumin and chile. Bright, crunchy, and sweet-tangy in every bite.

Stuffed mushrooms filled with smoked ham, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs, then broiled with melted cheese. A Mexican-inspired appetizer with a crispy, savory bite.

Grilled herbed mushrooms marinated in garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, served with a cold tomato dressing of shallots, sherry vinegar, and fresh herbs.

A spiced oil made with carrots, sweet bell peppers and red pepper flakes that can really spice up pasta or steamed vegetables.

A whole fish baked Cuban-style on a bed of sauteed onions and peppers, rubbed with a garlic-oregano paste and bathed in tomato puree, lime juice, and white wine. Feeds 6 in under 80 minutes.

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.

Chow down on this savory dish that is so easy to make, you can use your crockpot!

Charbroiled swordfish steaks topped with a fresh citrus salsa made from ruby red grapefruit, oranges, limes, lemon, bell peppers, and a splash of tequila. Bright, healthy, and grill-ready.