19 peppermint recipes

Old-fashioned vinegar taffy: a six-ingredient pulled candy with a faint tangy edge that cuts through the sweetness. Pioneer-era pulling candy that kids and adults can make together.

Poached pears in mint sugar syrup served chilled with chocolate morsels. An elegant, light dessert with fresh mint-infused fruit and a simple chocolate garnish.

Easy chickpea salad with scallions, cilantro, lemon juice and a hit of cayenne. Bright, no-cook vegetarian side dish high in fiber and protein.