254 mina recipes

Smoky Thai mashed eggplant, charred whole over a grill then pounded with shallots, garlic, and chili. Fried briefly and served with hard-boiled eggs and fresh mint as a savory dip or side.

Minted peaches and melons is a fresh summer fruit salad of ripe peaches and cantaloupe in a light orange-lemon dressing, finished with chopped mint and toasted almonds. No cooking, and easy to make ahead.

French scrambled eggs with slow-cooked leeks, cream cheese, and fresh mint stirred into soft, silky curds. A refined twist on classic breakfast eggs.

Quick-sautéed cucumber and red onion relish with fresh mint and red wine vinegar, served warm as a bright side for grilled fish or lamb.

Hot chocolate float with steaming cocoa and a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream melting on top. A 3-ingredient, 10-minute treat where hot meets cold in every sip.

Fresh fruit salad with cantaloupe, blueberries, and strawberries tossed in orange juice, honey, and strips of fresh mint. A light, refreshing side ready in 10 minutes.

Dietetic melt-away mints: sugar-free chocolate mint squares made from milkcote coating, shortening, and peppermint extract. Dipped in more chocolate for a crisp shell.

Jolly Jumbuck is an Aussie classic: a minced lamb and mint patty wrapped around a cutlet bone, sealed in puff pastry, and baked golden. Served with madeira sauce for a proper bush-inspired feast.

Iced mint green tea spiked with sake and honey, steeped with fresh mint leaves, and finished with a lemongrass stalk stirrer. A refreshing cocktail-style summer drink with an easy non-alcoholic version.

Poached salmon steaks in white wine with a creamy horseradish, sour cream, and mint sauce made from the strained poaching liquid. A light, elegant fish dinner for two.

Greek-style chicken gyros pizza on a crisp crust with minted sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta. A bright, Mediterranean spin on pizza night.

Saffron-laced pastina salad with pine nuts, currants, fresh mint, and orange blossom water. A fragrant Middle Eastern-inspired room temperature pasta side dish with turmeric and cumin.

Whole trout griddled with a fresh herb butter of mint, sage and thyme, plus a sprig of rosemary tucked inside each fish. Grill, griddle or barbecue until the skin browns and the flesh flakes off the bone.

Greek phyllo pastry nests filled with Parmesan, ricotta, and mint, baked golden, then topped with bubbly Kasseri cheese and a Kalamata olive. An elegant appetizer that stuns at any table.

Greek eggplant dip blended with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, fresh mint, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. A smoky, tangy melitzanosalata-style spread served with warm pita bread.

Pepper-crusted porterhouse steak broiled and brushed with a bright Sicilian mixture of fresh mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Dinner for two in just 10 minutes.