Honey Cream With Vanilla-Roasted Figs

Since honey is the star of this silky cream, use a flavourful variety such as clover, orange blossom or wildflower. Thyme may seem like an unusual addition, but floral honey and grassy thyme are perfect partners. This dessert has the consistency of a soft pudding. Serve with crushed amaretti cookies or toasted almonds.

Roasted Lemon and Thyme Chicken With Carrots and Potatoes

Lemon and Thyme Roast Turkey With White Wine Gravy

This lemon-kissed herbed turkey is equally suitable for a fancy affair or a casual family get-together. Choose a good-quality white wine to use in the gravy, and serve the rest of the bottle to guests at the table.

Burnished Squash Wedges

Seasonings of cumin and thyme pair with maple syrup to glaze these beautifully bronzed squash wedges.

Filet of Pork with Mushrooms and Asiago

Pork tenderloin is a terrific alternative to pork roast when you're serving just a few people. Substitute shiitake or portobello mushrooms for the cremini mushrooms if you prefer. If you do not have any fresh thyme, substitute 1/4 tsp dried thyme. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Golden Chicken

For flavour, baste with a disposable brush of herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage and/or bay leaves) tied together.

Hearty Turkey Pot Pies

A peppery cream sauce speckled with fragrant thyme makes these individual pot pies the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Look for a packaged whole grain blend that cooks in 15 minutes or less to ensure the grains become tender while you're baking the pies.

Caribbean Spiced Wings

Incorporating island flavours, such as citrus, nutmeg and thyme, these wings put a taste of the tropics on your table.

Beef Patties with Saucy Mushrooms

Perfect for a cozy winter dinner, these tasty patties are seasoned with thyme and served with a Worcestershire mushroom sauce.

Cabernet Franc Wine Jelly

Fresh thyme accentuates the herbaceous notes of Cabernet Franc. This gift makes a wonderful accompaniment to a cheese platter. – Adell Shneer