Thyme leaves recipes

Old-fashioned navy bean soup with smoky ham, celery, carrots, onion, and thyme simmered low and slow into a thick, satisfying pot. Pantry-friendly comfort that thrives on cold winter nights.

Oxtails braised 4 hours in red wine with tomatoes and capers, then stripped, stuffed into cabbage rolls with Parmesan, and baked golden. Served on mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.

Greek fish baked in grape leaves with lemon-thyme-fennel marinade and anchovy butter. Whole small fish wrapped and oven-baked for moist, herbed, Mediterranean-style flesh and dramatic presentation.

Homemade vegetable stock in the pressure cooker in just 10 minutes at high pressure. Sauteed onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, and herbs for a rich, flavorful base.

This quick and tantalizing chicken stock is the perfect starter for soups and gravy.

Irish fadge is a traditional potato bread made from mashed potatoes, egg, butter, and herbs, then fried in bacon fat until golden and crusty on both sides. Simple, hearty, and satisfying.

French-style wild game pate layered with cognac-marinated duck and seasoned pork, wrapped in blanched bacon, and baked in a water bath. Slice it cold and serve with crackers.

Pot roast with Dijon mustard sauce: chuck roast simmered in beef broth and white wine, then served with a tangy mustard pan sauce thickened with cornstarch. Elegant French-style braise.

A basic stock made from poultry (usually chicken) that you can freeze and use instead of store bought.

Homemade chicken stock simmered low and slow for 4 to 6 hours with chicken bones, onion, carrot, celery, thyme, and bay. Pure-flavored stock for soups, risotto, and sauces. Freezes for months.

Dried tomato salad dressing made by soaking sun-dried tomatoes in red wine vinegar with basil, thyme, and rosemary in olive oil. No cooking needed, just 6-12 hours to marinate.

Jack's turkey burgers ground from skinless turkey thighs with parsley, fresh thyme, breadcrumbs, and minced onion. Charcoal-grilled patties with deep flavor and a juicy interior.

Oyster stuffing is the old-school American holiday classic: fresh oysters briefly poached in their own liquor, folded into buttery bread crumbs with onion, celery, parsley, and thyme. Coastal holiday tradition.

Spring vegetables baked in parchment parcels with toasted hazelnuts, herbs, and a red wine vinaigrette. A French en papillote vegetable preparation served alongside lemon tagliatelle for an elegant vegetarian main.

Big-batch barley vegetable soup simmered in chicken broth with thyme, bay leaf, and your choice of seasonal vegetables. Customize with broccoli, zucchini, green beans, or mushrooms.

Creamy potato soup loaded with tender PEI spuds, carrots, and herbs makes a comforting Maritime classic that's ready in under an hour for cozy family dinners.