Lime

Look up harmony in the dictionary, and you'll find these 54 recipes—with lime and cilantro front and center.

This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.

Chiles and pineapple? Believe it or not, this sweet/spicy mix is insanely refreshing in drink form.

This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.

Avocado—for dessert?!? Well, it is a fruit, after all.

The Dark ’n’ Stormy is a trademarked drink invented in Bermuda about a hundred years ago, but this slushy version is pretty impressive too.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails. For a twist on the classic, try a Daiquiri, Up-Rocks.

Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

This dish of shatteringly crisp chicken skins tossed with peanuts, chiles, and lime is a riff on Chinese salt-and-pepper squid.

Suprêming citrus may be a labor of love, but there really is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into one of these segments.

Be sure to pat the snapper fillets dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as you can before slicing.

Our best, tastiest recipes featuring limes.

Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.

The type of fish you use is less important than its quality. Black bass, striped bass, and fluke all translate well; ask your fish guy for what’s freshest.

This is a high-summer throw-together of a sauté to make when there are lots of snap beans at the market. Mix colors and types for the full effect.

In place of vinegar, finger limes give this mignonette its zing (pulp from regular limes works just as well).

This classic Caribbean cocktail combines crushed ice with spirits and citrus, "swizzled" into something between a julep and a grown-up snow cone. Frosty and tropical, it's the quickest way to channel island time.

Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.

Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you’ve got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there’s no confusion!

Your baked goods, pastas, and more are good. But they could be better—just add citrus and lemon zest.

Attention: Also delicious with mint in place of the cilantro (some people really hate cilantro).

Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.

The stuffing can be varied easily. Try lemon with tarragon, or orange with rosemary.

When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.