20 Recipes That Will Help You Make the Most of Fresh Thyme

Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

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.

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Coq au Vin Pot Pie with Bacon-Thyme Biscuit Crust

Regina Charboneau Coq au Vin Pot Pie

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

Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

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

Thyme-Cornmeal Pound Cake
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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.

04 of 20

Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch

Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch
Caitlin Bensel

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

Blueberry-Thyme Pie
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Tapioca is our secret to a firm yet delicious filling.

06 of 20

Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale

Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale
Hector Sanchez

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.

07 of 20

Cornbread with Lemon-Thyme Butter

Cornbread with Lemon-Thyme Butter
Sheri Giblin

Lemon and thyme are the perfect pairing for a compound butter.

08 of 20

Thyme-Scented White Bean and Sausage Stew

Thyme Scented White Bean and Sausage Stew
Hector M. Sanchez

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

Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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

Savory Corn Pudding
Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

Herbed Tomato Tart
Becky Luigart Stayner

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

Field Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

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

Baked Corn on the Cob
Caitlin Bensel

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

Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

Corn-and-Bacon Fettuccine
Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry

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

Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

Beef Bourguignon
Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

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

Charred Potato-Okra Salad
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

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.

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