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Our 35 Best Thyme-Infused Recipes

The lemony, earthy herb can go nearly anywhere, from dinners to cocktails to desserts. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use it.

By The Editors of Epicurious

August 10, 2018

Photo by Alex Lau
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Pork Chops with Celery and Almond Salad
Instead of serving everyone individually, cook two giant pork chops (perfumed with garlic and thyme), then slice them up and serve family-style for an easy, elegant presentation.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Crispy Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with roasted potatoes for a holiday meal. A mix of fresh thyme and nutmeg keeps this version interesting.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Raspberry and Thyme Hot Toddy Punch
Serve this festive, warming punch to welcome guests in from the cold or along with dessert at the end of a holiday feast.
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Panko-Crusted Roast Chicken Thighs With Mustard and Thyme
Slather bone-in thighs with a Dijon-thyme butter, coat in breadcrumbs, and sidle onto a baking sheet for an effortlessly crispy roast chicken dinner.
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Photo by Bobbi Lin
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Mushroom-Thyme Pot Pies
Brushing the underside of the dough with egg wash for this pot pie recipe creates an airtight seal so that steam will push the pastry lids into a dramatic dome during baking.
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Photo by Philip Haynes
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Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Miso, Lemon, and Thyme-Glazed Roasties
A tangy dish full of zing. The thyme adds deep flavor and the roasted veg give real crunch.
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Herb-Roasted Turkey
The combination of herbs and citrus in this turkey recipe provides a house-filling aroma that speaks to sunniness. Garnish with some remaining sprigs of sage and thyme, but be careful with the rosemary, as a little goes a long way.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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3-Ingredient Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Wings
Combine garlic and your favorite hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano, for a marinade that's quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious on these grilled wings.
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Stewed Cannellini Beans with Chiles and Thyme
This bean recipe is purposely brothy; if you have leftovers, reheat and smash them—they're great on toast with an egg. Also, if you have any leftover meat, throw it in during the last few minutes of cooking for an even heartier flavor, just as we did.
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Photo by Johnny Miller
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Pan-Roasted Chicken With Shallots and Dates
The sweet-and-salty play of dates and green olives bolstered by white wine, thyme, and caramelized shallots make this easy weeknight dish dinner-party worthy.
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Photo by Alex Lau
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Classic Cassoulet
Thyme is an essential flavoring in this hearty, comforting, pork and white bean French classic.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Strawberry Shortcake With Thyme and Whipped Cream
This impressive, summery, thyme-scented layer cake is easier to pull off than it looks.
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Mamaleh's Brisket
The point cut is the fattier end of the brisket. It’s more tender and especially delicious because of the marbling. Ask for it first.
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Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell
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Spiced Sweet Potato and Parsnip Tian
Serve this festive, warming punch to welcome guests in from the cold or along with dessert at the end of a holiday feast.
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