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Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup
Soup American

Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour olive oil into a large pot, set over medium heat, and add leeks to hot oil. Season leeks with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour chicken broth into leeks; bring to a boil. Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2 Stir peas into boiling broth mixture and add 2 mint leaves. Bring back to a boil and cook until peas are bright green and have started to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn off heat; use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables into a large blender, leaving liquid in pot. Pour half the liquid from the pot into the blender, place a folded towel on the blender lid, and pulse a few times to chop vegetables. Blend at high speed to puree vegetables. Add remaining liquid from pot to blender and liquefy the soup until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour soup from blender into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and use a spatula to push soup through the strainer, leaving the tough fibrous material behind.
  5. 5 Cool soup to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
  6. 6 Season cold soup with salt and adjust cayenne pepper. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Spoon creme fraiche into a plastic squeeze bottle and squeeze the creme fraiche over the top of the soup in a loose spiral. Use a skewer to pull the spiral into flower petal shapes, starting from the middle and quickly pulling the skewer through the creme to make pointed petal shapes. Serve garnished with strips of fresh mint.

By John Mitzewich

Green Pea and Mint Soup
Soup American

Green Pea and Mint Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown. Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
  2. 2 Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  3. 3 Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.

By dakota kelly

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint
Soup Middle Eastern

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chicken stock, lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, mint, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By Jenna

Pepper-Mint Limeade
Drink Mexican

Pepper-Mint Limeade

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and lime juice in a large pitcher until sugar dissolved. Add mint sprigs; mash with a wooden spoon to release some oils. Stir in water, then stir in jalapeño. Cover the pitcher; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

By your mom

Watermelon Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Watermelon Agua Fresca

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place watermelon and water in a blender; process until smooth. Add sugar to taste.
  3. 3 Cut lime slices in half; place a half lime slice into each of 8 glasses along with 3 mint leaves. Crush mint and lime with a cocktail muddler to release juice, then fill each glass with 1 cup of ice.
  4. 4 Pour watermelon agua fresca over ice in each glass; stir before serving.

By Sherbear1

Mexican Strawberry Agua Fresca
Drink Mexican

Mexican Strawberry Agua Fresca

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup cold water in a medium bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. 3 Pour chilled strawberry mixture into a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour through a wire mesh strainer set over a large bowl; discard pulp and seeds.
  5. 5 Stir remaining 7 cups cold water into strawberry juice until aqua de fresa is well combined.
  6. 6 Fill glasses with ice. Pour aqua de fresa over ice. Garnish each serving with lime wedges and mint leaves.

By Olivia

Mango-Tomatillo Guacamole
Appetizer Mexican

Mango-Tomatillo Guacamole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash avocados in a bowl with a fork until slightly chunky. Fold tomatillos, mango, onion, serrano chile pepper, cilantro, and mint through the avocado; add lemon juice and gently mix. Season the guacamole with salt.
  2. 2 Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't discolor and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

By Polly

Traditional Chilaquiles
Breakfast Mexican

Traditional Chilaquiles

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomatillos, onion, cilantro, poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, mint, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla strips, in batches, until crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. 4 Layer ½ fried tortilla strips in a 2-quart baking dish; spread ½ tomatillo sauce over top. Combine pepper Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle ½ on tomatillo sauce. Repeat layers.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool before serving, about 5 minutes.

By Brady Hamilton

Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup
Dinner Mexican

Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut tortillas in half and slice crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil until fully coated. Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  4. 4 Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pasilla chiles; cook and stir until light brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chiles to a plate. Add onion to the saucepan; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. 5 Return chiles to the pan; add mint and oregano. Simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Add chicken bouillon; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes more. Discard mint and oregano. Garnish with the tortilla strips, avocados, and queso fresco.

By Carlos Campos

Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa
Dessert Mexican

Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to 370 degrees or until a tortilla strip dropped in sizzles vigorously. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Using tongs, slide one tortilla into the oil. Fry, turning once, until it stops sizzling and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set on paper towels lining a large wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar. Repeat with one tortilla at a time, then the tortilla strips. (Can be stored in foil or a large tin overnight.)
  2. 2 Up to 4 hours ahead, mix next 7 ingredients for salsa; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Put 3 small scoops of sorbet or ice cream on each tortilla. Top with fruit, garnish with tortilla strips and serve immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda
Appetizer Mexican

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes in a strainer; drain for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and serrano in a large bowl; pour lime juice over top. Stir in cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, and sugar.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Albondigas Sinaloenses
Dinner Mexican

Albondigas Sinaloenses

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.

By PORROSITA

Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)
Dinner Mexican

Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring stock to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add chicken legs; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, skimming away foam that forms on the surface. Add carrots, onion, celery, cilantro, garlic, and mint.
  2. 2 Cover pot and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Remove chicken from the pot; discard skin and bones. Shred meat using 2 forks.
  3. 3 Return chicken meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add rice. Let chicken and rice warm up, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour soup into serving bowls. Top with avocado and serrano peppers and squeeze in lime juice.

By Josefina Mijares

Mint Ice Cubes
Drink

Mint Ice Cubes

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 to 3 mint leaves into each cell of a heatproof ice cube tray. Fill the cells with the boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes; remove the leaves if desired. Freeze the ice cube tray until solid.

By Skuba

Lavender Mint Tea
Drink

Lavender Mint Tea

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lavender petals and mint leaves into a saucepan, pour water over lavender and mint, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer tea until flavor is your desired strength, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain out mint and lavender petals and serve tea hot. If you prefer, let strained tea cool serve over ice.

By J Henry

No-Sweat Mojito
Drink

No-Sweat Mojito

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle 4 mint sprigs and sugar together in a mixing glass until crushed.
  2. 2 Add rum and stir to dissolve sugar. Strain into 2 ice-filled Collins or rocks glasses. Top with lime-flavored seltzer and garnish each glass with a remaining mint sprig.

By Juliana Hale

Easy Raspberry Vinaigrette
Breakfast American

Easy Raspberry Vinaigrette

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vinegar in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add mint and sugar; cover and shake until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2 Stir in additional sugar, if necessary, to balance vinegar flavor.

By PANTRYGATHERINGS

Lemon Verbena Mint Detox Tea
Drink

Lemon Verbena Mint Detox Tea

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour boiling water over verbena and mint sprigs; steep until desired flavor is reached, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in honey.

By goldiejamescom

Mint Simple Syrup
Drink American

Mint Simple Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute; remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.

By foodelicious

Strawberry Mint Seduction
Dessert

Strawberry Mint Seduction

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the strawberries with the mint in a bowl.
  2. 2 Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture reaches a thin syrup consistency, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Drizzle syrup over the strawberries and mint and toss gently. Divide berries into four serving cups. Top each with ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with a mint leaf.

By Dawn Camacho

Watermelon Mojito Granita
Drink

Watermelon Mojito Granita

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove rind from watermelon; dice into large cubes. Add watermelon, water, sugar, and mint leaves to an electric blender. Blend until pureed.
  2. 2 Pour in rum and give it a couple of stirs to incorporate. Pour mixture into a 9x12-inch pan and place in the freezer for 4 hours. Scrape the mixture with a fork every 1 to 2 hours. It will not freeze completely due to the rum.
  3. 3 Serve in a shallow bowl or a nice glass.

By Diana Mc

Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)
Appetizer Latin American

Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cook queijo coalho cheese and pineapple on the preheated grill until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled.
  3. 3 Cut grilled queijo coalho cheese and pineapple into cubes with a sharp knife; transfer to a bowl. Add brown sugar and toss until coated.
  4. 4 Stick 1 cube of queijo coalho cheese, 1 mint leaf, and 1 cube of pineapple onto a toothpick; repeat until all ingredients are skewered.

By GraçaRibeiro