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Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 to 3 cups strawberries, hulled & halved 1 pint blueberries or blackberries 2 cups each, honeydew and cantaloupe, diced into bite size pieces 2 cups fresh diced pineapple or 1 can pineapple pieces, drained 2 cups whipped topping (optional) 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional) Juice from half a … [ read more ]

Honey Lime Slaw

Ingredients: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup olive oil Pinch of salt and ground pepper 1 bag (14 ounces) coleslaw 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh cooked corn or frozen corn, thawed 2 to 3 chopped scallions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions: … [ read more ]

Cilantro Lime Butter

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime zest Directions: Place the butter, cilantro, salt, and lime zest in a bowl and mix together. Transfer to a piece of waxed or parchment paper and roll into a log or place in a … [ read more ]

Chipotle-Lime Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 can (7.5 ounces) chipotles in adobo sauce, divided 2 teaspoons oregano 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil Juice from 1 lime Salt 4 to 6 pork chops Directions: Roughly chop up chilies in adobo sauce. Take one tablespoon of the chipotles in adobe sauce and mix … [ read more ]

Tequila Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled Lime wedges Directions: Whisk together first five ingredients. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour marinate over … [ read more ]

Great Guacamole

Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 3 tablespoons diced red onion 1 jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed, finely diced (optional) 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves Juice from half a lime 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced Directions: Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados. Add remaining … [ read more ]

Key Lime Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 can (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup key lime juice (I use Nellie and Joe’s) 3 egg yolks Zest from one fresh lime Fresh whipped cream and lime slice for garnish Directions Preheat the oven … [ read more ]

Key Lime Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Key Lime Juice (I use bottled Nellie & Joe’s, available at most grocery stores) 1 container (7 ounces) marshmallow cream 1 block (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese, softened Zest of one lime Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, saving a little bit of the lime zest … [ read more ]

Dreaming of Warm Banana Bread

Wow, it’s tough to come back from a great vacation! From unpacking, to the laundry and then there’s digging out from all the emails at work. I think I’m finally on top of it. Sometimes you think to yourself is going on vacation really worth it? Then I remember the … [ read more ]

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