Lemon Balm Uses

Question

It's growing like a weed, and has a wonderful smell just wondering what I can use it for in the kitchen?

In addition to any specific suggestions, just remember that you have it. You might find yourself cooking something and think "this could use a hint of lemon". Don't be afraid to experiment! — Cascabel, Apr 17 '11 at 01:47

ElendilTheTall · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-16T08:52:14.590

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Make a pesto out of it. Goes well with fish and chicken
Use it in a Mediterranean-style stuffing, along with feta cheese, garlic and sundried tomatoes
Rip up and toss through salads
Make a herbal tea
Make ice cream

edited Apr 16 '11 at 08:52

answered Apr 16 '11 at 08:05

ElendilTheTall

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 02 '12 at 09:37

Make jelly. I can't remember the recipe exactly, but it's something along the lines of:

The lemonbalm gives you a different kind of lemonyness than lemons alone do, so the resulting jelly has a deeper flavour.

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