5 lazy minted Recipes

cocoa, instant coffee granules, sugar-free mint candies or 1 sprig mint leaf, artificial sweetener, boiling water

earl gray tea bags, boiling water, orange juice (preferably with bits), tart lemonade (i use slimline), mint sprigs (to garnish ) (optional)

extra-virgin olive oil, ground lamb, a couple sprigs rosemary , leaves picked and finely chopped, fresh oregano or marjoram, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried, salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled and finely chopped or grated, garlic, grated or finely chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white wine, salt, wavy edge lasagna noodles, broken into large, irregular pieces, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, fresh ricotta cheese, a generous handful , freshly chopped mint and/or parsley (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup), organic, chopped spinach , defrosted and drained, shredded or freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

part whiskey (recommended : jack daniels), parts lemonade, splash grenadine, lemon soda, mint leaves and lemon slices, for garnish