Lime

This vegetarian Thai curry from the restaurant Thai Fresh in Austin is less spicy and more fragrant than you might expect; add a dried chile de árbol if you like heat.

Using frozen strawberries ensures a consistent sweetness and vibrant red color.

Despite the egg along the seal, and the crimps for extra insurance, the fruit juices will run; that’s what the parchment paper is there for.

The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.

This also makes a tasty spritzer—use club soda in place of water.

The classic carrot-ginger combo gets extra zesty with lime juice.

An easy-drinking aperitif made slightly more potent with the addition of gin.

It doesn’t come out of a soft-serve machine, and you can’t twist it, but our version of fro-yo wins at everything else.

Fresh crunch, cooling vegetables, a hit of extra acidity, and dollop of sour cream: It’s all here in this summer slaw.

A hot-sauce Michelada with some serious kick.

For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid.

U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages

U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages

This ubiquitous and essential Vietnamese condiment is a bright and spicy mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.

A blend of chiles, arugula, mint, and lime, this dressing brightens up everything from salads and grains to fish and meat

Done well, this should be crunchy, fresh, spicy, sour, and a little bit funky. Taste as you go and adjust as needed.

Use prepared massaman curry paste to speed up the preparation of this massaman chicken recipe.

The spicy and perfectly tart shrub (flavored drinking vinegar) gives this pitcher-friendly cocktail a refreshing quality.

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it’s amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they’re actually hungry.

An aggressively seasoned marinade delivers big flavor.

Try this zesty seasoning sprinkled over watermelon or mango.

Serving a perfectly cooked, crisp-skinned piece of fish in a seasoned lime broth lets you get a spoonful of bright flavor in every bite.