Sunday, May 24, 2009

Cook with Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm or Balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves have a delicate flavour, similar to lemon and mint. Its fresh leaves are used for teas, ice-creams, jellys but also salads and soups, aromatic oils and vinegars.

Lemon Balm

Some lemon balm recipes on 'Erbe in Cucina' (Cook with herbs):

Botargo Spaghetti with Balm LeavesCorn Salad with Thai Basil

Baked Broad Beans with Balm

Botargo Spaghetti with Balm Leaves

Herbal vinegar

Mint & herbs tea







Lemon Balm recipes from the blogworld:

Broad bean mash with Lemon Balm recipe from The Cottage Smallholder

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Balm Vinaigrette from The Crispy Cook

Lemon Balm and Verbena Mojito from Whisk: a food blog

Lemon Balm Iced Tea from Living in the Kitchen with Puppies

Strawberry Lemon Balm Syrup from Cafe Lynnylu

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