Let it sit for 5 minutes before refrigerating and then take out the mint leaves. This makes very refreshing desserts. Chocolate mint is best in chocolate mousse or any chocolate dessert. Add chopped mint leaves to scrambled eggs, omelettes, souffl s or quiches for a peppy flavor, or to your eggs or egg substitutes. Add the mint at the end of cooking of scrambled eggs or omelettes.
Fresh leaves are good with salads.
Pineapple mint particularly is great in a mixed greed salad. Mixed with bulgar, red onions, tomatoes, parsley, and a lemony vinaigrette, it becomes Tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern salad perfect for summertime picnics. Carrots, potatoes, eggplant, white or black beans, and corn all pep up with the addition of freshly chopped spearmint. Add the herb at the end of the cooking process. Check out our Free Recipe section for more on cooking with herbs or browse our Cookbook which includes a section on our secrets and tips on how to use fresh or dried herbs to create a variety of flavors.