Limes - what to do with them?

emilyt

I have been given 6 limes by a neighbour of mine. Any ideas what i can do with them. Sorry if this has been asked before i have done a search but can't seem to find anything. Thanks in advance.
Emily

bootman

I am into lemon and hot water at the moment with a touch of honey, supposed to help lose weight. Limes would be good.

Cut in half and put half in your dishwasher when you put it on, it will make it smell nice.

If your not looking to lose weight then have a few gin and tonics with a slice of lime.

Miró

If all else fails, slice and open freeze, then bag up when frozen. Great for drinks...flavours and chills at the same time! :j

noonesperfect

Lime and coconut cake/fairy cakes.

amanda40

Key Lime Pie - takes 4 limes and very yummy!!!

Gingernutmeg

They're lovely if you bake them with fish - I normally slice them up and layer them above and below the fish when I'm cooking it in a tinfoil 'parcel', along with some garlic, ginger and chilli. Add a bit of olive oil and a squeeze of the juice, ad bake in a hot oven until the fish is done (usually about 20 mins for me but it depends on how big the fillet is, and how well done you like your fish ) It makes a quick and healthy 'thai-style' baked fish.

celyn90

Lemon curd - but with limes - works really well

Seakay

Finely grate the rinds into a tub, store it in the freezer. Squeeze the juice into an icecube tray. Store cubes in another tub in the freezer. Each cube of juice will be about a tablespoonful. Use in salad dressings, cocktals, recipes, with honey and hot water as a cold cure etc etc. Rind can be added to rice dishes, salad dressings, cake mix, rice puddings etc etc.

Pennylane

I make a scrummy Key Lime Pie too - mine is like a cheesecake and I have not met a person yet who does not LOVE it!!:j I also like to use lime juice instead of lemon to squeeze over salad or fish.

fishing-girl

large gin and tonic lots of ice and a large slice of lime!!!!:beer:

emilyt

Thanks for all your replies.:j

Unfortunately i can't eat fish as i am allergic to it but it is a brilliant idea Gingernutmeg i can pass on to my MIL as she eats fish every friday.:j

I don't drink alcohol because of the medication i am on Fishing-girl.:mad: But a nice idea.

I am also having lemon in hot water never thought about adding honey or using limes instead. Yes i am definately wanting to lose weight.So thankyou for that idea bootman.:T

Lemon curd sounds great i will look for a recipe Celyn90 or do you have one. My DH would love that. Also the key lime pie amanda40. My mouth is watering now. So how do you make your keylime pie Pennylane. I love cheesecake. Could you give me the recipe Please.;)

Lime and coconut cake sounds delicious. Again could i have a recipe noonesperfect. Always think it is better to use a recipe that someone else is already using and knows works well.:T

Also thankyou Miro and Seakay i never even thought to freeze them. :T

Brilliant ideas. Thankyou everyone.