Ingredient of the week: Mint leaves

Mint leaves have an amazing aroma and a cool lingering aftertaste perfect for spicy dishes (Image: Shutterstock)

I am sure you have come across mint leaves during one of your grocery runs at the supermarket. Usually they are just sitting on the shelves looking all pretty and you wonder what people do with these.

Like most people, I used to associate mint leaves with mojitos and let’s admit, mint leaves make cocktails look way cooler and taste better.