Mint recipes

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Complement and cool a curry with some homemade mint chutney

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish

Indulge in these deliciously rich and fudgy choc and mint cookies. The recipe makes quite a loose batter, but it will firm up and set in the oven

Blend the flavour of green tea with mango, fresh mint, lime and ice to make this iced tea. It makes a wonderfully refreshing summer drink at any time of day

A delicious, healthy lunch or starter that's great hot or cold. This easy soup is low in calories, Serve swirled with yogurt

Love avocado on toast? Give this smashed pea version a go – it has the benefit of being kinder to the planet because the produce hasn’t travelled a long way

Steam these trout fillets and green veg for a delicious dinner that's packed with nutrients, including omega-3 fats, calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

Ditch your go-to jar of mint sauce and make this fresher-tasting version with zingy capers and lemon zest. It's the perfect partner to roast lamb at Easter

Blend red lentils, bulgur and root veg to make this satisfying soup. Serve with yogurt and spiced mint oil swirled on top, plus homemade potato flatbreads on the side

A classic accompaniment to lamb dishes - this one is from London's Tamarind restaurant and has an Indian twist

This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper

This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates

A vegetarian favourite, we've given this salad an extra zing to really tantalise those taste buds

Leave the skin on the beetroots in this lentil-based salad and create less food waste - just be sure to give them a good scrub. Enjoy with hot smoked fish

This quick and easy salad is drizzled with a tangy, herby dressing and topped with sliced fillet steak. Low in calories, it's a good source of iron and fibre

Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties