Lime

Offer your favorite corn bread along with the kebabs and salads.

These easy-to-make meatless sandwiches are nice for a picnic. Wrap them in plastic, and transport them in a cooler.

Here's an Asian - and very elegant - spin on the classic American crab cakes. A dry Gewürztraminer compliments the flavors of this appetizer very well.

Lime and grapefruit juices enhance the creamy white-chocolate filling in this treat.

When preparing this menu, we suggest grilling the mango first, then the sofrito bread, and finally the salmon. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time. Accompaniment: Grilled Mango and Grilled Sofrito Bread

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Chewy crusts are filled with a sweet-tart lime curd and topped with sliced mangoes.

The twist to these sundaes is a simple ginger-flavored sauce sparked with lime. It can be made ahead and rewarmed before you assemble the sundaes.

Complement this fragrant dish with Asian noodles or steamed rice.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Marinating the lamb for one day in a thick mixture of yogurt, lime juice, and spices intensifies the Indian tastes.

The leftover syrup from the lychees makes a delicious sweetener for iced tea. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min