(Mentha sp.) - [M. spicata (spearmint) and M. x piperita (peppermint)]

• Use mint to flavour:
  • aubergines
  • carrots
  • courgettes
  • peas
  • potatoes
  • tomatoes
• Mint sauce goes with lamb cutlets and potato rostis, simply chop two handfulls of mint leaves with some apple juice, cider vinegar adn caster sugar
• Indian cooking emphasises its refreshing qualities in chutneys and raitas and use the freshness or mint to counter the warmth of spices in vegetable and meat dishes
• Mint’s refreshing effect enhances fruit salads and fruit punches
• Makes a good iced parfait, and minty notes go well with chocolate desserts & cakes
• Add mint leaves to strawberries, shortbread and icing sugar