Yield: 6 to 8 servings Quick Mango Salsa Total time: 10 minutes 2 large mangoes, moderately ripe 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions 1/2 cup minced fresh coriander 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Freshly ground black pepper to taste Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce to taste.

Quick Harissa Sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2teaspoon salt.

Shrimp Margarita 1 pound (about 20) medium-size shrimp 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 small ripe avocado 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1/4 cup tequila 3/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro or Chinese parsley (optional).

Nuoc Cham Total time: 10 minutes 1 tablespoon shredded carrots 1 tablespoon shredded daikon (Japanese radish) 1/2 cup nuoc mam (fish sauce) 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon minced hot red or green pepper 1/2 teapoon finely minced garlic 1.

Avocado Vinaigrette 1 ripe Haas avocado, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon wasabi paste 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 1/4 cups olive oil.

Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar Z cup heavy cream, warmed 1/4 to Y cup fresh lime juice.

Parsley Salad 4 cups Italian parsley leaves, very roughly chopped 1 cup cooked fine bulgur 2 scallions, minced 5 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste.

RASPBERRY LIME ICED TEA 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, defrosted slightly 6 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 4 cups cold, brewed tea Thinly sliced lime, for garnish.

Frozen Watermelon Slush Total time: 30 minutes, plus 12 hours for refrigeration 1 small watermelon or piece of a larger one (about 10 pounds) 1/2 cup lime or lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar.

Cold Avocado-Corn Soup Total time: 20 minutes plus chilling 2 ripe Haas avocados 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 6 cups defatted chicken stock Kernels from 6 ears fresh corn on the cob 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced Salt to taste 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves Baked white corn tortilla chips.