Citrus
Caramelized Mango-Lime Tapioca
Putting this moist pudding under the broiler for a few minutes allows the brown sugar topping to melt into a sweet syrup.
Marinated Green Olives with Oregano
The sweetness of the pomegranate molasses is great with the salty olives. (If you can't find the molasses, the olives are also good without it.) Dip warm pita wedges into the sauce.
Sauteed Red Snapper Fillets with Fennel and Orange
The fresh flavors of fennel and orange make this simple fish dish shine. You can serve it alone or with a helping of rice.
Soy-Lemon Chicken
By Kate Zentall
Mocha Pecan Pie with Coffee Whipped Cream
Cocoa, espresso and orange add a sophisticated note to a classic pecan pie.
Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette
At the restaurant this versatile vinaigrette spices up specials such as grilled swordfish with corn salsa. We loved it on a jícama and carrot salad.
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Caramelized Orange Tart with Blackberry Purée
A crowd-pleasing dessert that pairs creamy orange custard with tart blackberry puree.
Pecan-Crusted Catfish
Two New Orleans favorites — catfish and pecans — team up in this terrific dish from Upperline Restaurant.
Buttermilk Cupcakes with Two Frostings
If making these cupcakes for a large crowd, do not double the recipe but make multiple batches.
Baked Apples with Dates, Almonds and Rum
Golden Delicious apples, as well as other good baking varieties like Rome Beauty, are a natural choice here.
Chipotle Salsa
This salsa from Café Iguana in Denver, Colorado is terrific with tortilla chips.
By Kevin Taylor
Four-Layer Lemon Torte with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
By Phyllis A. Jones-Rubenstein
Vanilla-Lime Flan
Lime peel adds a lovely touch to this creamy dessert. Begin preparation a day ahead.