Basil Lime Pesto

Basil Lime Pesto
basil
cilantro
olive oil
4 limes, zest and juice
salt and pepper

Blend all together until smooth. I combined cilantro with the basil for some extra smoothness, since the basil was particularly fibrous, and also so the flavor would not be so strong.

Citrus Pound Cake

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Citrus Pound Cake with a citrus syrup, lightly spiced whipped cream, and lemon curd. 
Citrus Pound Cake = flavored with lemon, lime, and orange
Citrus Syrup = reduction of orange juice and lime juice with sugar
Lightly Spiced Whipped Cream = flavored with ginger and nutmeg
Lemon Curd
Lime Twist
Fresh Mint Leaf

Citrus Crema

Citrus Crema
1 kg sour cream, strained of excess liquid if necessary
juice and zest of 4 oranges
juice and zest of 6 lemons
juice and zest of 6 limes
1 bunch chives, finely cut

Fold all ingredients together - season to taste with some salt if necessary. This crema is a good consistency to smear, pipe, or spread.
Pairs well with salty, fatty items such as fish cakes.

Ginger Lime Jam

Ginger Lime Jam
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
2 cups lime juice
1 cup granulated (white) sugar

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened and almost syrupy. It will thicken more and form more of a syrup once cooled.

This jam has a pleasing zing to it, and because of all the lime juice, it isn't too sweet either. It can be used in more savory applications and pairs particularly well with nuts. Pictured here in the center, is has a beautiful shine to it and would be delicious on bread or biscuits, as well as a jam cooking filling option.