Lime

This lime marmalade is a deliciously tangy addition to your morning breakfast spread or afternoon scones. The tartness of the limes is balanced out by the sugar, creating a beautiful flavour.

Spicy, sour, tangy paprika and lime NZ Pork enchiladas - this deliciously fresh and flavoursome Mexican inspired dish is ticking all the boxes!

This lovely citrus slice is just perfect as a sweet picnic snack, or served as dessert with plain yoghurt and a drizzle of honey. It's gluten-free too - so everyone can enjoy the goodness!

This sharp, zingy pho is a wonderfully warming meal. With juicy strips of chicken, freshly wilted bok choy and the flavourful goodness of lime, coriander and chilli, a bowl of this noodle soup is an explosion of taste.

It’s a classic for a reason, but I love this version that’s crammed full of orange and lime instead of lemon. All it takes is one bite, and you’ll never look back! Whip it up for a gorgeous citrus-spiked dessert.

This recipe is a little beauty. I’ve baked this as a birthday cake countless times and it’s always a winner. The feijoas pair so well with the coconut and lime, making a delightfully zingy and zesty treat.

A quick stir-fry such as this is perfect for health and happiness – it’s full of pingy flavours and will transport your taste buds to Vietnam!

This chilli lime snapper dish is fresh, healthy and incredibly flavoursome. Serve with our zingy corn salsa salad for a light summer dinner that is sure to impress!

Lime and ginger are a match made in heaven, and this tart shows that off beautifully. Made with a creamy and zingy filling inside a crunchy gingernut base, one slice will never be enough!

Avocado for dessert?! This avocado cheesecake recipe is here to make every avo lover's dream a reality. Gently flavoured with mint, lime and scattered with dark chocolate, this no-bake cake is a must-try for any avocado addict

Spend your summer sipping on this watermelon punch recipe! Packed with lime, mint and spiked with bubbly ginger ale, this punch is amazing served with frozen melon balls instead of standard ice cubes

Add a zesty twist to Christmas with this key lime tart. With a lush, citrusy NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk filling, this fresh dessert is the perfect indulgence after a full-on festive feast

Summer socialising goes hand in hand with a long cool drink…and now with Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ you’ll never need to fear an icy cold refreshment like this gorgeous ruby-red mocktail again.

This mousse cake recipe creates the perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining. Fresh, zesty and packed with lip-smacking lime, this cake is perfect served garnished with seasonal fruit

This indulgent and sweet lime and pawpaw cheesecake will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy for a delicious dessert

This summery recipe for sparkling wine punch creates a beautifully pink drink spiked with cranberry, lime, mint and bubbly

This refreshing pomegranate summer punch is perfect enjoyed with friends or family on a hot summer's afternoon or evening

Enjoy the complex botanicals of good gin in this fruity, summery gin and watermelon fizz recipe. Serve stacked with plenty of ice and lime wedges for a refreshing summer drop

This lime and honey pavlova recipe is fantastic served for dessert with its sweet crunchy meringue crust and soft marshmallow-like centre. Top with clouds of whipped cream for a real treat

What kid does not love ice cream? What's even more thrilling for a child is a sweet drink and ice cream mixed together!

This cocktail by Kiwi chef Peter Gordon is like a light breeze, with gin and refreshing aloe and cucumber

Enjoy this sweet/salty take on oysters with a fresh watermelon salsa topping. It's summer in a shell!

Drizzled with a lime icing, these little gluten-free cookies hit the spot come afternoon tea time.

It’s tempting to just throw a bunch of fruit and veges in a blender and hope for the best, but that’s not what makes a good smoothie great. By using a recipe, you can ensure the correct balance of acidity and sweetness. Also, the consistency will be just right – not too thin, but not a thick sludge either. Most importantly, a great smoothie will be healthy – not simply a whole heap of sugar disguised as fruit. This green goddess smoothie is one of my trusty standbys. I regularly knock one back for breakfast or for a mid-afternoon snack. The pear provides the sweetness, the lime the acidity and the avocado makes for a smooth and creamy texture, plus it’s packed full of goodness. Enjoy!

If you’re a fan of mojito cocktails (who isn’t?), then you’re sure to enjoy this alcohol-free version. You may find you don’t miss the rum after all!

The ultimate refreshing Mexican cocktail

Refreshing watermelon, lime and berry cheesecake jars make the ultimate dessert this summer!

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose shares her highball secrets. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Try this refreshing jam cocktail by French mixologist Damien Barte of Napier's wine, cocktail and craft beer bar Monica Loves. Photography by Rachel Dobbs.

Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.

We’re blessed in New Zealand with relatively easy access to wonderful seafood. Any fish works well with this recipe but one with the skin on will really crisp up on the barbecue & add crunch. Easily grilled outdoors, teamed with super fresh leaves it makes a lovely lunch or a fresh summer evening meal.

This delightful mocktail can be enjoyed as a punch for dinner parties, or at a family BBQ on the beach – simply increase the quantities and taste before serving.

This signature mocktail is popular due to its light floral fragrance and fresh fruit flavour. It’s a perfect blend to enjoy over the Summer months.

Make these simple side dishes to accompany your curry and you will have the perfect feast. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Refreshingly tart, a little bitter and a touch of sweetness from the Appletiser will cool you and your friends down on a hot summer’s day!

Deliciously moist and tender pan fried fish with a fresh lime and coriander butter. Tasty, fresh and wholesome - perfect for dinner any night of the week!

Enjoy this fresh and fragrant pad thai with kaffir lime. It's a healthy alternative to the high-carb classic. Amanda Brocket shares her recipe from The Raw Food Kitchen Book.

This tasty Mex street salad is messy, slaw-based, and full of delicious barbecued chicken...what’s not to love?! James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.

Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet and indulgent margarita cupcakes! The perfect weekend treat - simply divine!

These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.

Flavoursome, fresh and zesty - this delicious and satisfying lime chiffon pie is perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

This delicious Asian wild rice salad is packed full of fresh veggies and tossed with a zesty, fragrant dressing, perfect for a side dish at a Summer dinner party.

Sweet, zesty and refreshing all in one scoop - this divine peach and lime sorbet is easy to make and perfect for a warm Summer afternoon.

Add some spice to your barbecue prawns with a fragrant marinade of chilli, coriander, lime and garlic.

Enjoy this light and crispy vegetarian dish, embracing Asian flavours to bring a zesty twist on the Aussie classic. Salt and pepper spiced tofu is coated in a golden crust - beautiful when dipped in this fresh chilli lime dressing.

Try this sweet, citrusy American favourite for a summer treat or to perk up dessert time all year round.

Red chilli and honey have never tasted so good as they do on this tender, juicy chicken and soaked into steamed rice.

Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.

Add some onions, chilli and lime to the classic meatloaf to create a fiesta in your mouth you won't forget any time soon.

Take a trip to Bangkok with this fresh Thai-style salad, bursting with flavours of lemongrass, chilli sauce and chunks of tender seafood.

Spicy, plump little mouthfuls with crunch, zing and juice, these are perfect with a sauvignon blanc.

Bake something zesty for a change with this tempting pudding. Passionfruit and lime give this light, fluffy dessert a fantastic fruity flavour.

Dress up these fresh oysters with a citrus zing and, for a real Thai flavour, an added chilli burst sure to have guests reaching for more.

It's hard to imagine something more iconic to an Australian summer than mangoes, so this tropical, citrus cheesecake forms the quintessential home treat or dessert when entertaining during the warmer months.

Packed full of fresh high-quality seafood and soft sweet potatoes, this beautifully fragrant casserole is perfect for a warming Winter dinner.

The delicious cool, fluffy citrusy mousse is a beautiful dessert enjoyed straight out of the fridge on a hot Summer's day.

Tender crab meat is tossed with shredded coconut, fresh vegetables and a zesty Asian lime dressing to bring your family a flavoursome Summer salad.

This quick dish is tantilising with pork and lamb, cooked in spicy chilli, garlic and fish sauce with fragrant jasmine rice.

Serve this tangy lime pie with whipped cream for a delicious dessert or afternoon tea.

This delicious Thai beef salad is delicious served with fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, soft rice noodles and a sweet and zesty lime dressing.

A variation on the American classic cocktail, this gin-based concoction is fresh and fizzy.

Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this glorious citrus cake is beautiful served with a cup of hot tea. Drizzled with a sweet passionfruit and lime syrup, it makes the ultimate fruity dessert for any occasion.

Ready in just five minutes, these colourful cocktails will certainly get the party started!

The delicate flavours of warm apple, oozy brie cheese and buttery pastry will be perfect for a Sunday brunch with family and friends.

Delight your family and friends with this rich, juicy citrus cake. The delightfully dense dessert goes superbly with a drizzling of zesty syrup that soaks into the cake.

Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.

Boasting wine, fruit and spice, this refreshing chilled beverage is brimming with festive season cheer. It also pours well as a summer party pleaser.

Mix up your favourite fruit salad with a zesty lime syrup. Serve with ice cream to turn this healthy snack into a fruity treat.

Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.

Fresh, spicy and zesty, this Asian spiced prawn noodle soup is beautiful served with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of green onions.

Perfect for a hot Summer's afternoon, these pineapple and lime posicles are a delicious fruity frozen treat to enjoy with friends and family.

Looking to use up leftover rice? Here's a quick way to turn leftover rice into a delicious, nutritious, Asian-inspired meal - and it works best with rice that's been pre-cooked.

Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.

Ginger, tequila and cassis; delicious.

A lady-like twist on the classic Mexican cocktail.

Complete your Mexican fiesta with a jug of fresh, icy cold margaritas.

The great thing about this dish, is being able to line up the ingredients and everyone makes their own taco to suit their taste. Try this zesty variation of crema with lime and jalapeno for an extra bit of heat.

This is a great take on the refreshing lime drink sold by street vendors all over Mexico. A citrusy icy beverage, perfect for any season, but particularly those full of zesty lemons or limes.

Serve up a deliciously fresh and satisfying Summer salad with this barbecue glazed Asian pork and vermicelli noodle dish, packed with fresh veggies, a sprinkle of peanuts, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Leave a few green vegetables to pop in at the end so the meal doesn't only taste delicious but looks great too.

This cocktail makes a great palate cleanser between courses or a low-fat dessert.

This zesty Asian salad is full of spice and packs a punch - served along side some sliced barbequed duck, this makes a divine Summer-time meal.

Prepare this delicious barbecued cajun-spiced chicken breast for your family and friends. Serve with fresh tomato salsa, tortillas and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, flavour-packed dinner.

Prepare this zesty homemade lemon and lime marmalade for your family and friends. This fruity, tart spread is perfect on toast for breakfast.

Sweet, creamy and zesty, this beautiful lime and coconut tart is surrounded by a golden, crumbly pastry that creates a brilliant dessert, making the most of tropical flavours.

The flavours of this fresh salad brighten the whole meal.

Filled with wholesome jumbo prawns and green vegetables, this fish broth with lemongrass and jumbo prawns is a complete meal in a bowl.

Choose thick-skinned lemons because they are sturdier. Serve sorbet in glasses or gelato cups. Before freezing, cut base off lemon shells so they sit flat for serving. Note

Escabeche is traditionally fried fish covered with a hot vinegar marinade. Vinegar is a preservative, so the food can be stored to serve later. Note

WINE MATCH: To match the richness and gentle spice of this dish, choose the affordable 2010 Angove Butterfly Ridge Riesling Gewurztraminer, $7, or the bright and f ruity 2009 Moondah Brook Verdelho, $18. Note

Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie

The adage that ‘cool fingers make light pastry’ is true, even when using the ready-made variety. Fill with sweet and tangy coconut and lime filling and this delectable afternoon snack is served.

Packed full of protein and a delicious Asian flavour, these pork omelettes are perfect served for a hearty lunch or light dinner. Enjoy them with a squeeze of fresh lime for added zing!

Rotate baking trays halfway through baking time. Note