Olive bread with Kalamata and oil-cured olives, bread flour, wheat germ and dried thyme, built on a grape sourdough starter. Artisan-style two-day rustic loaf with deep flavor.
Mushroom and short rib soup with pearl barley, thyme, and sherry. A hearty, slow-simmered beef soup with chewy barley and earthy mushrooms in every bowl.
Mushroom vegetable barley soup with a full pound of fresh mushrooms, carrots, celery, and pearl barley simmered in chicken broth with thyme and nutmeg.
Herb spinach bake with cheddar cheese, rice, eggs, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. A savory spinach casserole side dish that feeds a crowd and comes together with minimal prep.
Trout fillets poached in court bouillon and served with a beurre blanc style herb butter sauce of chives, parsley, tarragon, and lemon.
German-style tomato salad with a tangy vinegar, oil, and Worcestershire dressing seasoned with basil and thyme. Chilled and served on lettuce leaves.
Five-day beans: a slow-cook project where dried limas soak, simmer with aromatics, rest, and finish under a crusty cream and breadcrumb topping. Bean heaven for patient cooks.
Cajun barbecue compound butter with cayenne, fresh garlic, Worcestershire, and a trio of dried herbs whipped into softened unsalted butter. The grilling secret weapon that turns plain steaks and corn into something memorable.
Red clam sauce with canned clams, tomato paste, lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme simmered for 15 minutes. A quick Italian-American pasta sauce served over linguine with parmesan.
Chicken breasts braised in a sweet and savory honey tomato sauce with white wine, black olives, thyme, and tarragon. A one-skillet dinner with Mediterranean flavors.
Mustard grilled chicken with a crunchy breadcrumb crust. Dijon, red wine vinegar, shallots, thyme, and cumin build a tangy glaze that doubles as a binder.
French fish poached in champagne with onion, lemon, and thyme, finished with a silky egg yolk and champagne butter sauce. An elegant, classic technique that cooks the fillets in minutes.
Grilled lemon herb chicken basted with chicken broth, lemon juice, basil, and thyme. A no-fat marinade keeps the chicken juicy and herb-bright. Works on the grill or under the broiler.
Sweetbreads poached with onion, shallot, thyme, and bay, then finished in cream and veal stock. A New York masterchef ravioli sauce built on luxury offal.
Vegetarian beans bourguignonne with pinto beans, red wine, mushrooms, and root vegetables in a thyme-scented tomato broth. A meatless spin on the French classic.
Pan-fried fish fillet strips on a warm blanched cabbage salad with bell pepper, thyme, and lemon vinaigrette. A light, Central European-style fish and slaw supper.