Have about a half cup of mint to use up?

Have already exhausted the mojito (and my supply of light rum), and can't really get lamb around here. What can I do with it?

Have about a half cup of mint to use up?
Strawberries. Any way you can think of. Strawberry daiquiries with mint are a great summer drink. Icecream/sorbet with strawberries and mint are refreshing, too. It's even good in salad with a citrus based vinaigrette.


Or just add some kick to a fruit salad.





Good luck
Reply:Put bits near your windows and doors to keep flys and insects at bay and make your house smell pretty.
Reply:Moroccan Honey %26amp; Mint Syrup Cake








160 g butter, softened


310 g sugar


1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint


6 eggs


230 g desiccated coconut


210 g self-raising flour


for the mint syrup


200 ml water


180 g sugar


1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint


75 g butter


180 g honey


180 g sliced almonds








Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Beat the butter, sugar and mint until they begin to change colour. Add small quantities of the egg, coconut and flour, beating well between each addition to prevent the mixture from curdling. Repeat until you have used these ingredients up.


Line a lightly greased spring-release cake-tin with baking paper. Pour the batter inches Bake for 1-11/2 hours (you can make the mint syrup during this time). Check the cake is baked by inserting a skewer in the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes.


For the mint syrup.


Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30- 45 minutes. Strain through a sieve and discard the mint leaves. Use the syrup as directed.


To assemble.


Preheat the oven to 170ºC. With the cake still in the tin, prick 60-70 holes in the top. Pour the mint syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak inches.


Place the butter, honey and almonds in a saucepan and melt them together, stirring until all are well combined. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and immediately spread this topping on the cake.


Place the cake back in the oven and bake the topping to a light amber colour (about 15 minutes). Remove and allow to cool in the tin for 20-30 minutes. Take the cake out of the tin carefully and while it is still warm, gently remove the baking paper. Dust the cake with icing sugar before serving.
Reply:You can use it to make Moroccan Mint Tea... typically this is a very sweet tea - but since you can control the amount of sugar - make it as sweet as you'd like.





Prepare green tea... add mint and boil until fragrant. Add sugar (to desired sweetness) and stir well. Pour tea into cup through a sieve (to catch the tea leaves and mint)... enjoy!





I also like to add mint to my mixed green salads. Prepare a salad with romaine, cilantro, mint, parsley, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, red onion, finely chopped cauliflower (optional), feta cheese... Make a dressing from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake well and pour over salad. Toss well to coat.
Reply:CREAMY PASTA SAUCE WITH FRESH HERBS





1 1/2 c. heavy cream


4 tbsp. sweet butter


1/2 tsp. salt


1/8 tsp. grated nutmeg


Pinch of cayenne


1/4 c. grated imported Parmesan cheese


1 c. finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, mint, watercress, Italian, parsley, chives)





Combine cream, butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in a heavy saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened.


Whisk in Parmesan and fresh herbs and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and correct seasoning. Serve immediately over 1 pound cooked fresh angel hair pasta.
Reply:Two ideas 1 put it in a plastic bag and freeze it when you need just a bit of the mint take it out and it is just like fresh mint. 2 add a bit of vinegar and make a sauce out of it and add a bit to your oil and vinegar dressing it is great
Reply:dip separated leaves in melted dark chocolate, makes a great 'after dinner mint' and very classy. also, just put it in your coffee maker where the coffee grounds go and run water through, makes great mint tea (can then be cooled for just-as-great mint iced tea).