Lime
Plum and Lime Upside-Down Cake
Luscious lime caramel is the star of this gooey, show-stopping, peak summer dessert.
By Rachel Gurjar
Shrimp Vuelve a la Vida
Shrimp cocktail meets hangover helper in this spicy, tangy, refreshing take on a Venezuelan seafood cocktail from Ensenada in NYC.
By Luis Herrera
Ginger-Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
Layers of gingersnap crust, tangy cheesecake, and tart lime curd make these freezer treats a warm-weather crowd-pleaser.
By Kendra Vaculin
Som-Tam-Style Chicken Salad
This dish marries the key spicy-sour elements of classic Thai green papaya salad with zesty grilled chicken and the best of summer produce.
By Zaynab Issa
Moscow Mule
With spicy ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice, a Moscow Mule is a cocktail for all seasons—and one that’s remarkably easy to prepare at home.
By Cock'n Bull
Extra-Tangy Key Lime Pie
Our best Key lime pie recipe sports a whipped cream topping with Greek yogurt for extra tang. Coconut oil gives the graham cracker crust a tropical edge.
By Alison Roman
Almost Aam Panna
This version of aam panna, the ultra-refreshing summer drink, swaps green mangoes for a classic pantry staple: jarred applesauce (yes, really).
By Sonia Chopra
Grilled Corn With Chaat Masala
All it takes is one tangy spice mix to knock your summer grilled corn out of the park.
By Mehreen Karim
Crunchy Coconut-Sesame Shrimp With Spicy Lime Mayo
Treat your shrimp to a roll in shredded coconut and sesame seeds for a gloriously crispy coating.
By Asha Loupy
Mango-Lime Spritzer
The beloved snack of mangoes with lime and chili powder, reimagined as a sunny drink.
By Zaynab Issa
Mojito
On a sweltering summer evening, nothing hits quite like this minty mojito cocktail recipe. Don’t over-muddle your mint, which can cause bitterness.
By Chris Morocco
Daiquiri, Up-Rocks
This daiquiri recipe is served up-rocks in an elegant coupe and has nothing to do with the slushy, syrupy cocktails you’ll find at swim-up bars.
By Chiltern Firehouse, LondonPhotography by Peden + Munk
Coconut-Mango-Lime Barfi
One bowl, no-bake, and make-ahead-friendly? This South Asian dessert is all that—and chewy, tangy, and fruity too.
By Rachel Gurjar
Mango and Avocado Salad
With creamy avocado and sweet ripe mango, this cooling salad will complement a meal that’s big on heat and spice.
By Ayesha Curry
Quick-Pickled Cauliflower
Sure, pickled cucumbers are great. But have you tried pickled cauliflower? Its crunchy brightness makes for an ideal counterpoint to rich dishes.
By Bryant Terry
Pollo al Carbon
These bright and succulent grilled chicken breasts are perfect for wrapping in warm tortillas with spoonfuls of fresh salsa verde.
By Jarrett Melendez
Salted Strawberry Daiquiri
This strawberry daiquiri’s secrets are an easy berry-infused simple syrup and just a pinch of salt.
By Nahiel Nazzal
Lime-Lemongrass Slushies
You’ll want one of these delightfully frosty lime slushies, infused with lemongrass and sweetened with honey, in hand at every summer cookout.
By Leela Punyaratabandhu
Grilled Pork Shoulder Steaks With Green Pepper Relish
The marinade for these “simple but sublime” grilled pork steaks is packed with tons of Thai flavors anchored by garlic, cilantro, and white peppercorns.
By Leela Punyaratabandhu