20 Recipes That Will Help You Make the Most of Fresh Thyme
Thyme is a drought tolerant herb that's easy to grow, doesn't require a ton of care, and is a great addition to so many different types of recipes. From sides to mains to desserts and even cocktails, fresh thyme can be incorporated into any course. Whether on its own or mixed with other fresh herbs, thyme will leave any recipe it's used in with an herbaceous flavor and add a nice aroma. We've rounded up our 20 best recipes using thyme to help you make the most of this fresh ingredient. If you don't already have one, it's thyme to add one of these herb plants to your garden and give these recipes a try.
Coq au Vin Pot Pie with Bacon-Thyme Biscuit Crust
Recipe: Coq au Vin Pot Pie with Bacon-Thyme Biscuit Crust
Chef Regina Charboneau leans on margarine instead of butter for the flakiest Bacon-Thyme crust.
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Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
Recipe: Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
Thyme, rosemary, and sage give turkey breasts a classic herbaceous flavor as they cook in the slow cooker.
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Thyme-Cornmeal Pound Cake
Recipe: Thyme-Cornmeal Pound Cake
Pound cakes are simple desserts that can be made using mostly pantry staples. Lemon, thyme, and cornmeal are used in this recipe for an elegant version of the classic cake.
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Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch
Recipe: Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch
Once you've prepared the Thyme Simple Syrup, which you can refrigerate for up to two weeks, this punch cocktail will come together in just minutes.
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Blueberry-Thyme Pie
Recipe: Blueberry-Thyme Pie
Tapioca is our secret to a firm yet delicious filling.
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Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale
Recipe: Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale
We love the simplicity of sheet pan suppers. You can also make the creamy thyme-honey mustard dressing a day in advance and store in the refrigerator until it's time for dinner.
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Cornbread with Lemon-Thyme Butter
Recipe: Cornbread with Lemon-Thyme Butter
Lemon and thyme are the perfect pairing for a compound butter.
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Thyme-Scented White Bean and Sausage Stew
Recipe: Thyme-Scented White Bean and Sausage Stew
A topping of butter, panko, Parmesan cheese, and parsley is just the finishing touch this slow-cooker stew needs.
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Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme
Recipe: Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme
Make sure to reserve 1 1/2 cups of cooking water before draining your pasta. It helps take any pasta dish from good to great.
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Savory Corn Pudding
Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding
If desired, this corn pudding can be made up to two days in advance. Just make sure to cover in foil when you're reheating.
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Herbed Tomato Tart
Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart
This recipe calls for 1/4 cup finely chopped assorted fresh herbs. We used basil, dill, thyme, and parsley, but you can choose whatever assortment sounds best to you.
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Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Recipe: Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Add some grilled chicken to make a complete meal out of this stunning summer salad.
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Flavored herb butter is an easy way to give oven-roasted corn plenty of flavor.
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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
While you may not think of corn and thyme as traditional breakfast casserole ingredients, this cheesy ham bake proves they add delicious flavor to any meal.
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Corn-and-Bacon Fettuccine
Recipe: Corn-and-Bacon Fettuccine
Make the most of fresh summer corn and herbs from the garden by turning them into a colorful bowl of warm pasta.
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Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese
A homemade herb and breadcrumb topping add an extra layer of flavor to creamy mac and cheese.
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Beef Bourguignon
Recipe: Beef Bourguignon
This recipe calls for both thyme leaves and sprigs to flavor boneless chuck roast.
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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
Our test kitchen recommends leaving every other cup in the pan empty to allow room for crimping the dough edges.
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Charred Okra-Potato Salad
Recipe: Charred Okra-Potato Salad
The addition of fresh thyme allows the flavors of the vegetables in this potato salad to truly shine.
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One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
Recipe: One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
We recommenced serving with your choice of rice or pasta to soak up the pan sauce.