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See what we are cooking up at The Key Lime Kitchen - the lastest coastal recipes using local ingredients and taking advantage of the Publix sales.
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Jalapeño and Cheddar Sourdough Bread

Once you have mastered Classic Sourdough, it is time to experiment with add-ins and new flavor combinations. This spicy jalapeño and cheddar sourdough bread is perfect for a sandwich and has a buffalo sauce vibe.

slice of sourdough

Gear List for Sourdough Baking

What is on my gear list for sourdough baking? Bread has three ingredients, all of which are very inexpensive. In addition, there are some must-have items. This is my complete list.

sourdough starter after six hours

Caring for Your Starter

Once you have a healthy starter, and the novelty of feeding it everyday has worn off, this is how to keep it alive with minimal effort.

dried figs and roasted walnuts ready to add-in

Fig and Walnut Sourdough Bread

Once you have mastered Classic Sourdough, it is time to experiment with add-ins and new flavor combinations. This is a hearty artisan loaf, perfect for breakfast with cream cheese.

Creamy Blueberry Cheesecake Pie on a plate with a mint sprig

Blueberry Cream Pie

Light and creamy, with a buttery graham cracker crust and a tasty blueberry topping, this dessert is a must-try. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this pie will quickly become a family favorite!

Ham Bone Soup in a Bowl

Ham Bone Soup

Did anyone get a Spiral-Cut Ham this holiday season? Are you wondering what to do with the bone after you have eaten most of the ham? You may have extra ham as well… here is a recipe to make use of all the leftovers.

close up of cooked soffritto

Soffritto

The base of almost every Italian dish is the holy trinity: onion, celery, and carrots. This is not to be confused with the holy trinity in Louisiana, which includes green peppers instead of carrots.

beautiful sourdough loaf

Classic Sourdough Bread

There are only four ingredients in Classic Sourdough Bread, so this is all about the process. How does it work? How do you make it work into your schedule?

French Onion Meat Loaf

French Onion Meatloaf

It’s the ultimate comfort food! It’s easy to make ahead and feed a hungry crowd. This recipe makes two loaves, one to keep and one to share or freeze.

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Hi! I'm Liz

Welcome to The Key Lime Kitchen! 

Thanks for stopping by—I can’t wait to bring a little coastal inspiration to your kitchen!  

I live in South Florida with my husband, Joe, and a needy boxer named Jessie. We have three mostly grown children who have their own needy dogs, so it is chaotic at times, but we gather around food, and here are our favorite recipes.

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