Lime Salad Spritz Food

LIME SPRITZER

Steps:

• For the simple syrup: Heat the sugar, water, lime zest, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to boiling. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Add the lime juice and let the flavors infuse the syrup for at least 15 minutes while it cools. Strain the syrup, if you wish, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the drink: Rub a lime wedge around the lip of the glasses to moisten and then dip in salt or sugar to decorate the glasses, if desired. Pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of the lime syrup into each glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
• Cook's Note: Sparkling wine can be used instead of water, if desired.

LIME MELTAWAY SPRITZ

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lime zest and vanilla. Tint half of the dough green if desired., Using a cookie press fitted with a ribbon disk, press dough into 12-in.-long strips 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cut each strip into 3-in. pieces (do not separate pieces). , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

LIME GELATIN SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend lime juice, honey, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a blender; stream olive oil and canola oil into the juice mixture while blending to emulsify the oil into the juice.

SIMPLE LIME SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all together until the sugar has dissolved then serve over salad ingredients of your choice.

LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water. Stir in salt. Stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened.
• Fold cabbage, carrots, and nuts into thickened gelatin. Pour mixture into an 8 inch mold that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Chill until firm.
• Set mold in a sink of hot water for a few seconds when ready to unmold. Place serving plate on top of mold, and turn over. Lift off mold.

LIME SALAD SPRITZ

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bottle, put lid on and shake well to blend. You may put this in a spray bottle or just splash it on a salad.
• Enjoy!

WATERMELON LIME SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place the watermelon and ice cubes in a blender and blend until liquefied. (Once you add the lemon-lime soda, it will thin out even more, add more ice cubes if you want it slushier.) Slowly add 1/2 of the lemon-lime soda and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, garnish with limes and serve.

CHILI LIME FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the cut fruit to a large serving bowl. Add the lime zest, juice, and chili powder to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the chili-lime mixture over the fruit and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

LIME MELTAWAY SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• in a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar till light and fluffy.gradually beat in flour and cornstarch.stir in lime peel and vanilla.
• tint half of the dough green if desired --
• using a cookie press fitted with a ribbon disk, press dough into 12" long strips 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.cut each strip into 3" pieces.do not seperate pieces.
• bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes or edges are light brown --
• cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
• to prepare GLAZE:.
• combine glaze ingredients and brush over cooled cookie --
• let stand until set.

BASIL LIME SPRITZER

Steps:

• Pour syrup into an ice-filled tall glass and top off with sparkling water. Stir, then garnish with a basil sprig.

LIME GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Combine ginger root, white sugar and water in a heavy stainless steel pot over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Strain through a fine mesh strainer and chill.
• In an ice filled pitcher combine the ginger syrup, lime juice and sparkling water.
• Stir and serve in chilled glasses.

COSMOPOLITAN SPRITZ

Steps:

• Stir vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a pitcher to combine. Do ahead: Cosmo mix can be made 10 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• To make 1 cocktail, fill a Collins glass two thirds full with ice. Pour in 2 oz. club soda and 2 oz. cava, then 3¼ oz. Cosmo mix. Add a dash of bitters and gently stir once. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

LIME SPRITZ COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and gelatin.
• Beat in egg and vanilla.
• Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
• Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough into desired shapes 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

WATERMELON AND LIME SPRITZ

Steps:

• Put the watermelon in a blender and purée on high speed until liquified, about 15 seconds. Combine the watermelon juice, limeade and ginger beer in a large pitcher.
• Drop basil leaves into 4 large glasses and use the back of a wooden spoon to crush and muddle the basil. Pour the watermelon drink into the glasses and garnish each with a lime slice.

EXTRA-REFRESHING APEROL SPRITZ

Steps:

• Fill a wine glass halfway with ice, then slowly pour in 3 oz. Prosecco, 1½ oz. Aperol, and 1 oz. club soda. Gently stir once and garnish with an orange wheel.