I happen to adore citrus. I pick up bags of limes at a time when I’m at the market. Why? Limes are refreshing, they add zing and zest to everything from tacos to tequila drinks. Not to mention they’re incredibly budget friendly. Much less expensive than their lemon counterparts. And we can’t forget about all their health benefits. Everything from helping with digestion to being fantastic for your skin. We’ve put together 20 recipes featuring these gorgeous green spheres and you can find them all after the jump!
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Break out the ice cream maker and hip up a batch of this cherry limeade sorbet in no time at all. It's sweet, tart and refreshing.
Make cherry limeade sorbet -
Once you've juiced your fresh limes don't throw away the rinds. Make these clever lime watermelon shooters. Cheers!
Make lime watermelon shooters -
Instead of key lime pie, give this key lime meringue cake a try! You'll thank us.
Make key lime meringue cake -
If you can make lemonade. You can make limeade, even better - cherry limeade.
Make cherry limeade -
Don't feel like waiting for sorbet to set up? Try this soft serve version that you can serve almost immediately.
Make lime basil sorbet -
Can't get away to the islands? No worries, whizz up a pitcher of these maple lime papaya protein smoothies for a quick pick me up.
Make maple lime papaya smoothie -
A classic with a twist. Deviled eggs just got a a swift kick in the proverbial pants with the help of chili & lime.
Make chili lime deviled eggs -
Do your kids love fruit roll ups? Try this easy peasy mango lime homemade version.
Make mango lime fruit leather -
Put the lime in the coconut. Or Tofu. Whichever you prefer.
Make coconut lime tofu -
Just a few ingredients are all you need to pull this refreshing cocktail together. Simply omit the alcohol to make it a kid friendly mocktail.
Make pomegranate lime fizzy -
These cupcakes are filled with raspberry limeade curd and topped with light as a cloud whipped cream. Simply dreamy.
Make raspberry lime cloud cupcakes -
Buckle up buttercup. Prepare yourself for the moistest cake filled with fruity bites and incredible texture you've ever tasted.
Make blueberry lime buckle -
Hummus is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies. This one is packed with fresh peas and lots of lime. Don't forget the pita chips.
Make pea and lime hummus -
Homemade salad dressing is ridiculously easy to make. This version is bright, light and refreshing.
Make lime agave salad dressing -
Grab your hat and sunglasses, you'll feel like you're in the tropics while you're noshing on this figure friendly tropical lime fruit salad.
Make tropical lime fruit salad -
Kathy's vegan peanut lime soba noodles are easy to make and require just a few ingredients. Cashews and broccoli give it color and texture.
Make peanut lime soba noodles -
Go green! This fruit salad is complete with mint, lime, avocado, green apple and kiwi. Everyone will be green with envy.
Make mint lime fruit salad -
Watch Kathy's how to video to find out exactly how to make this summer sipper.
Make lime watermelon frosty -
Your favorite key lime pie in miniature form. Since it's so small it's okay to each two or three right?
Make mini key lime tarts -
Looking to jazz up your regular vinaigrette? Try this tequila lime version for a change.
Make tequila lime vinaigrette
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Article Posted 5 years Ago