The heat of the summer calls for cool, no-bake desserts. Who wants to turn on the oven anyway? I love making no-bake desserts for parties and potlucks, for a number of reasons. First, they are usually very quick to make and don’t involve a lot of time. Second, no oven involved so less heat in…
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Florida Stone Crab Claws with Key Lime Mustard Dipping Sauce
Stone crabs are a culinary treat in Florida. Especially since there is only a seven month season. If you’ve never had them, you’re missing out. There’s a debate among people as to whether to enjoy them hot with drawn butter or cold with a mustard dipping sauce. The latter is the more traditional way and my…
Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze
I am so lucky to have a Key lime tree in my yard. It’s my favorite plant in our landscaping. Each year it generously provides me with a plethora of the golden gems. I make many recipes with the zest and juice of my Key limes but these Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze…
Tupelo Honey Key Lime Vinaigrette
Homemade salad dressings are the best and this Tupelo honey Key lime vinaigrette is no exception. Florida is known for many things such as stone crabs, fresh Florida grouper, citrus, and more. When you mention Key Lime people automatically think Florida. But Tupelo honey is a different story. Not many folks know there are different…
Key Lime Margarita
With more than 20 years experience in the wine and spirit industry, I know a little something about adult beverages. My motto: The better the ingredients the better the cocktail! That really applies to all aspects of cooking, whether it’s wine for a main dish, vanilla for baking or tequila for a margarita. That said, you don’t have to run…