How to Use Thyme in French Cooking Recipes
Whether you are a new cook or an experienced one, you will know that there are plenty of herbs, spices and seasonings that can be used to make a dish sublime. Thyme is a very popular herb and has various uses. Thyme is popular in French cooking recipes and goes with many different foods. Thyme gives food a tangy, earthy flavor and if you have used it, you will know that its taste and smell are very distinctive. A few interesting facts about thyme can help you decide when to use it in your cooking and how it brings out the flavor of your French recipes.
You have the choice of either growing your own thyme, buying it fresh or buying it dried from the store. When you are using dried thyme for cooking, half a teaspoon of dried thyme is equal to one sprig of fresh thyme.
Remember to crush the leaves well before adding dried thyme to your French cooking recipes. This ensures the thyme flavor will be evenly distributed throughout the food. You need to store dried thyme in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. Stored in this way, dried thyme will keep for up to 6 months. After that time it will go musty and lose its flavor.
Growing your own thyme is very simple and can easily be done in a window box. When you want to dry it, hang it upside down for a few days and check to see how crispy the leaves are becoming. If you decide to use it fresh, use just the leaves, as the stems will tend to be woody. You can drag the plants through the tines of a fork to pull the leaves off, or you can simply pinch them off.
There are many different ways that you can integrate the special taste of thyme into your cooking. Thyme goes especially well with the earthy flavor of mushrooms, and a good mushroom stroganoff can be made absolutely spectacular with the addition of some well-placed thyme.
You will also find out that thyme goes well with any dish that calls for mustard. Honey mustard chicken is a dish that can be almost childishly sweet until you add some thyme to help it grow up a little.
If you make your salad dressings, particularly if you enjoy vinaigrettes of any flavor, thyme can be used to add some spice and texture to it. If you are planning a light lunch or appetizers, consider the fact that thyme goes quite well with a variety of soft, pale cheeses. The sweetness of the cheese will really bring out the sharp taste of the thyme, and you can combine them to taste.
There are many different ways to use thyme in French cooking recipes. Thyme will not suit all French recipes so you might want to experiment with this herb. Do not forget to find some French dessert recipes to finish off your meal to perfection!
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