Keyword: lime juice

charred corn salad
Entrees, Gluten Free, Lunch & Dinner, Oil Free Recipes, Salads, Sides, Summer Holidays, Vegetables

Charred Corn Salad

At my house, we are crazy about charred corn salad. I came across this recipe on Leite’s Culinaria. I adapted it a bit and now we’ve added this super tasty salad to our regular meal rotation. The original recipe is “nearly vegan,” but I substituted unsweetened plain cashew milk yogurt for the Greek yogurt. To […]

delicioso fresh veggie tacos
Cuban Cuisine, Entrees, Father's Day, Game Day, Lunch & Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, Sides, Southern US Cuisine, Vegetables

Delicioso Fresh Veggie Tacos

These delicioso fresh veggie tacos are by far my favorite vegetable taco! Using a 6- to 7-inch flour tortilla, you can make eight tacos with this recipe. If you want to use larger tortillas, the recipe will make four to six large tacos. I like to toast my tortillas until soft and lightly brown, but […]

garlic cilantro lime rice
Cuban Cuisine, East Asian Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, Sides

Garlic Cilantro Lime Rice

I’m a sucker for any lime rice recipe (and I’ve tried a few), but I think I’ve perfected it in this recipe. No, really! Just the right amount of garlic, lime and cilantro make this rice completely delectable! Lime, garlic and cilantro just happen to be three of my favorite flavors and ingredients. When I […]

sweet spicy pineapple coleslaw
Fruit, Game Day, Lunch & Dinner, Salads, Sides, Southern US Cuisine, Summer Holidays, Vegetables

Sweet Spicy Pineapple Coleslaw (No Mayo)

Oh my, this sweet, spicy pineapple coleslaw is so good! The sweetness of the pineapple with the heat of the jalapeños, the crunchiness of the cabbage, and the zestiness of the dressing with lemon, lime and agave – absolutely delicious! And this is another tasty, refreshing cold salad you can eat in the heat of […]

Appetizers, Dips and Salsas, Game Day, New Year's Eve, Oil Free Recipes, Southern US Cuisine

Black Eyed Pea Dip with Lime Avocado Topping

I love the flavors in this black-eyed pea dip (which really resembles more of a salsa). I especially like the tanginess of the green olives and lime juice. The dish is so refreshing and satisfying! I like to serve mine with avocados tossed in lime juice, then topped with cracked pepper. You can either mix […]

red white blue fruit salad
Breakfast, Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free, Oil Free Recipes, Salads, Summer Holidays

Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad

While summer is coming to a close, and many fruit seasons wind down, it’s nice to have a good juicy fruit salad. This salad has a wide range of flavor: watermelon and dragon fruit juiciness combined with blueberries and strawberries. The citrus-y dressing adds the sweetness of agave, with the delicious tartness of limes and […]