Thyme

thym; thyme

Flavor and role

A woody-stemmed herb with small leaves, a subtle earthy and lemony aroma that holds up through long cooking. Both fresh and dried are widely used.

Typical dishes and uses

Bouquet garni, stews, roast chicken, Jamaican jerk, jollof rice, meat pies. In this book: ratatouille, jollof rice and meat pies.

Substitutes

1 tbsp fresh thyme (leaves) = 1 tsp dried thyme. Oregano or marjoram can be used in the same amount.

Storage

Fresh: wrapped in a kitchen towel, 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Dried: 1-2 years airtight.

Main countries

France · Greece · Lebanon

Used in this book

Mince and Cheese PieJollof RiceBeef BourguignonBeer-Can ChickenBouillabaisseNew England Clam ChowderCoq au VinFrench Onion SoupIrish StewJambalayaJerk ChickenShepherd's PieBangers with Ale and Caramelised Onion GravyOvernight-Marinated Bourguignon with Glazed Onions and CroutonsBourguignon Dip MeltHickory-Smoked Herb-Butter Beer-Can ChickenMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleReverse-Seared Thick Sirloin with Shallot ChimichurriWine-Steamed Clam Chowder with Crispy BaconClam Chowder Pot PieOvernight-Marinated Burgundy Coq au VinCoq au Vin Pot PieHand-Cut Skirt Steak Pasty in Flaky Dripping PastryCornish Pasty Hash Skillet with Puff-Pastry CrispsCognac Deep-Caramel Onion Soup GratinéeFrench Onion Grilled Cheese with Dipping SoupRed Wine Galbi-jjim BourguignonStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiOven-Braised Lamb Neck Irish Stew with Pearl Barley and Herb ButterIrish Stew Skillet Hash with Crispy Potatoes and Fried EggsCajun Brown Jambalaya with Shrimp-Shell StockKimchi Jambalaya with a Jammy Fried EggJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladePimento-Smoked Charcoal Jerk ChickenJerk Chicken Rasta PastaJerk Chicken Puff Patties with Mango-Lime DipSmoky Party Jollof with Crispy Spiced ChickenChorizo and Prawn Jollof PaellaCheesy Jollof Stuffed PeppersCrispy-Skin Marry Me Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan SauceRed Wine Braised Steak and Cheddar PieBelgian Ale Moules with Cream and Triple-Cooked Tallow FritesPorcini-Stock Risotto with Butter-Seared MushroomsRed Wine Beef Shin Potjie with GremolataPotjie Pot PieTallow-Fried Poutine with Shallot Peppercorn GravyConfit Byaldi (Spiral Ratatouille)Butcher's Snags with Beer-Caramelised Onions on Toasted SourdoughRed Wine Lamb Shepherd's Pie with a Duchess Potato CrownShepherd's Pie Loaded Jacket PotatoLard-Fried Double-Dredged Chicken with Peppered Cream GravyBeef-Dripping Yorkshire Puddings with Slow Onion Gravy

Updated 2026-10-10