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    By Amanda Smyth 21 Comments

    mint sauce + sins

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    I’m too embarrassed to show you what the veggie patch looks like at the moment.  I’ve been spending too much time inside*.  Luckily last year’s beautiful heirloom tomatoes self-seeded while I wasn’t looking, so its not a total bust.

    I broke the cardinal sin of gardening a few months ago and planted mint directly into the garden.  Predictably it’s making a complete weed of itself,  I keep being rough with it but it keeps growing back.  I couldn’t bear to throw the leaves away from the last savage haircut I gave the mint, so I went back to basics - mint sauce.  It’s so ridiculously simple to make and it tastes so much better than the bought stuff - you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing it your whole life.  Make it about two hours before serving, to allow the flavour to develop.simple mint sauce

    simple mint sauce

    Ingredients:

    ½ cup finely chopped mint
    3 tbs sugar
    3 tbs boiling water
    3 tbs white wine vinegar

    Method:

    Place mint in a bowl, add the sugar and boiling water and allow to stand until cold.
    Add the vinegar and stir well.
    Serve with lamb.

    I’m letting the mint get a little lanky, in anticipation of enjoying several large jugs of mojitos over the Christmas period.  I figure I'll follow my cardinal gardening sin with another - indulgence!

    cocktail, mint, mojito
    All this typing made me thirsty and I couldn't wait.
    Add impatience to my list of shortcomings

    what's your favourite indulgence?

    ever made your own mint sauce?

     

    * not that the inside of our house reflects that!

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    1. mummywifeme says

      November 22, 2013 at 6:43 am

      Oh that does look good and simple. Our veggie patch is growing mint like wildflowers. It will be good to put some of it to good use.

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 11:31 am

        It's ridiculously easy and soooo good, I'm disappointed I didn't realize earlier!

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    2. Annie says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      I used to have mint in the garden, and then it just overtook everything, and started popping up in the neighbours garden (from under the fence). I pulled it all out, but never even thought about making my own sauce with it. With summer coming, mint adds so much to dishes, I really should plant it again (but in a tub!!).

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:33 pm

        No cooking required = perfect side for camping Annie!

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    3. laurenm83 says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks for the inspiration to do something with the jungle of mint we have growing. Now just need some ideas for parsley!

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:32 pm

        Whenever I've got a parsley oversupply I make salsa verde!

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    4. Jody at Six Little Hearts says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Mint sauce is a favourite of mine! Thanks for this. I will try it out for Christmas dinner just like my Grandmother used to make!

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:31 pm

        It's so tasty Jody - can believe I didn't realise how simple it was to make!

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    5. Kate @ Quitting The Quick Fix says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Ooh, good idea. I have heard about mint growing like a weed but in my few attempts at gardening I have still managed to kill it!?! Love home made mint sauce, plus you know exactly what is in it! Great photo too

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:31 pm

        I love knowing what's in the stuff we eat Kate. I'm on a mission to perfect homemade tomato sauce this week. 🙂

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    6. Stefan Gut says

      November 22, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Amanda. I love mint, next to basil its my fave herb. We have a little pot of it growing next to the kitchen sink. A few fine shreds of it over chopped watermelon with a squirt of lime juice to help it keep. Very summery.

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        Sounds delicious Stefan!

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    7. Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors says

      November 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      I love fresh mint sauce. Would you believe I actually killed my mint plant this year - actually I secretly think hubby might have sprayed it which is a big nono near my herbs!

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm

        My corn suffered a similar fate last year Annaleis. Maybe it's a farmer thing?!

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    8. lisa says

      November 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm

      I have not inherited the gardening gene at all, but have been thinking about doing gardening project with the kids..will add the mint to the list-We used to make real mint sauce too when I was younger. Thanks for the recipe

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    9. Bec @ The Plumbette says

      November 23, 2013 at 7:42 am

      We always have mint growing in our veggie patch too. I can't believe how incredibly easy it is to make mint sauce! Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 23, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        It's an oldie but a goodie Bec! x

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    10. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

      November 25, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      I might just shock the shit out of everyone and make this and then serve it to them, wonder if they'll dare to eat it if they know I made it? xx

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        November 26, 2013 at 4:28 pm

        Keep me posted Em!

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    11. Dawn Pereira says

      December 01, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Will try the mint sauce recipie as I now always make my own apple sauce and it tastes much better than the bought stuff.

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    12. MrsDplus3 says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      I did not know that mint was not supposed to planted directly into the garden. OOPS!! Mine is spreading like wild fire so it kinda makes sense now. I just love how it smells though. I've never made a mint sauce before so might give this a go - I've certainly got an abundance of mint!! xx

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