Lime

A roasting trick for weeknight chicken yields juicy meat and golden, crispy skin.

Aguachile, literally meaning chile water, is traditionally made with chiles, cilantro, onion, lime, and, yeah, water.

This all-purpose sauce will go with any protein and doubles as a great dressing for summer salads.

This tangy and slightly tropical curd recipe makes a good layer cake or meringue pie filling. Or, you know, dip shortbread cookies into it. If gifting this, transfer it to a glass jar and make sure the lucky recipient knows to keep it chilled.

This colorful salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.

Chiles and pineapple? Believe it or not, this sweet/spicy mix is insanely refreshing in drink form.

Strong, shaken, and sooooo easy to drink.

Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

Suprêming citrus may be a labor of love, but there really is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into one of these segments.

Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.

Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.

Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.

When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.

Using frozen strawberries ensures a consistent sweetness and vibrant red color.

Despite the egg along the seal, and the crimps for extra insurance, the fruit juices will run; that’s what the parchment paper is there for.

The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.

A blend of chiles, arugula, mint, and lime, this dressing brightens up everything from salads and grains to fish and meat

Watermelon's natural sweetness gets a little boost from agave syrup instead of refined sugar in this refreshing summer beverage.