What can I make with fresh mint leaves?

While mint isn't the first herb most of us would turn to when flavoring broth, it can enliven some fantastic summer soups. A fresh, creamy and healthy pea and mint soup is always a winner; while orange, carrot and mint make a more surprising but equally delicious combination. read more

Tea, mint, sugar, orange and lemon juices make this a quick and easy, refreshingly delicious drink on a hot summer's day, given to me by a true Southern lady. Goes great with Cajun or spicy foods too. read more

Put equal parts fresh mint, parsley and cilantro (about a packed cup of leaves of each herb) in a blender or food processor along with the juice of half a lime, a tbsp or so of red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water (more if needed when blending), 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, 2 cloves garlic and a tsp of sugar. read more