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18 Times A Little Lime Went A Long Way (RECIPES)

You should always keep a couple of limes stocked in your kitchen.

There are times when you want your citrus to shine. Like when you're making a key lime pie. Or if you're getting showy with a blood orange salad. But for other occasions, citrus -- and lime in particular -- really does its best work when used in the background, to freshen up a chicken recipe with a quick squeeze or to help brighten the flavors of a hearty winter soup. With just a little bit of lime, your otherwise mediocre meals are instantly upgraded.

Lime is a solid choice in most Mexican-style dishes, but it's also well used in Asian recipes. And then there's dessert, where a hint of lime really does its finest work. Check out the recipes below and let us convince you of why you should always keep a couple limes on hand at home.

1
Chipotle Lime Butter Whole Roasted Chicken
How Sweet It Is
Get the Chipotle Lime Butter Whole Roasted Chicken with Black Bean + Corn Salad recipe from How Sweet It Is
2
BLT Tostadas
Bev Cooks
Get the BLT Tostadas recipe from Bev Cooks
3
Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls With Lime Quinoa
How Sweet It Is
Get the Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Lime Quinoa recipe from How Sweet It Is
4
Grilled Okra With Sriracha Lime Salt
Beth Kirby | {local milk}/Food52
Get the Grilled Okra with Sriracha Lime Salt recipe from Beth Kirby | {local milk} via Food52
5
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Brown Eyed Baker
Get the Mango-Pineapple Salsa recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
6
Cold Marinated Sirloin Noodle Bowl
Macheesmo
Get the Cold Marinated Sirloin Noodle Bowl recipe from Macheesmo
7
Sesame Seared Tuna With Lime Ginger Vinaigrette
Steamy Kitchen
Get the Sesame Seared Tuna with Lime Ginger Vinaigrette recipe from Steamy Kitchen
8
Thai Coconut Corn And Mushroom Soup
Bev Cooks
Get the Thai Coconut Corn and Mushroom Soup recipe from Bev Cooks
9
Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
James Ransom/Food52
Get the Lime Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from cynthia | two red bowls via Food52
10
Sweet Corn And Chicken Skillet
Macheesmo
Get the Sweet Corn and Chicken Skillet recipe from Macheesmo
11
Tequila Lime Chicken And Black Bean Burritos
How Sweet It Is
Get the Tequila Lime Chicken and Black Bean Burritos recipe from How Sweet It Is
12
Salsa Verde Chicken Soup
Bev Cooks
Get the Salsa Verde Chicken Soup recipe from Bev Cooks
13
Grilled Lime Sweet Potatoes
Simply Recipes
Get the Grilled Lime Sweet Potatoes recipe from Simply Recipes
14
Lime And Tarragon Aioli With Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks
James Ransom/Food52
Get the Lime and Tarragon Aioli with Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks recipe from sdebrango via Food52
15
Lime N' The Coconut Mini Cheesecakes
James Ransom/Food52
Get the Lime n' the Coconut Mini Cheesecakes recipe via susan gauthier via Food52
16
Honey Ginger Chicken Tostadas With Pomegranate Salsa
How Sweet It Is
Get the Honey Ginger Chicken Tostadas with Pomegranate Salsa recipe from How Sweet It Is
17
Spicy Beer Braised Lime Chicken Enchiladas
How Sweet It Is
Get the Spicy Beer Braised Lime Chicken Enchiladas recipe from How Sweet It Is
18
Quinoa Salad With Mango, Snap Peas, Ginger & Lime
Alexandra Cooks
Get the Quinoa Salad with Mango, Snap Peas, Ginger & Lime recipe from Alexandra Cooks

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