Thyme Recipes - better health and better taste

Thyme recipes usually involve using this herb along with other salts and spices such as rosemary, sage, and basil to marinate and add flavor to various meats.

Thyme is an herb with a hint of other flavors such as mint, caraway, lemon and oregano, depending on the type of strain being used. It is best used fresh but more convenient if bought freeze-dried. Thyme recipes usually involve chicken, game meat such as rabbit or duck, and pork. The potency and robust nature of thyme allows it to be used in stews which cook for prolonged amounts of time without losing its taste or smell in the process.

Recipe

New York Steaks with Thyme and Mushroom 

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

• 2 tablespoons red wine

• ½ pound New York strip steaks

Pound the steaks Mix together all the dry ingredients and sprinkle onto the steak.. Pound the steak and then sprinkle on the mixed salts and spices. Set aside. Melt the butter over the stove and add the mushrooms before it gets too hot. Let the mushrooms but don't overcrowd them. They will not brown if they are stuck together and will stay raw and rubbery. Cook for a few minutes until tender. Stir in the win until it has mostly evaporated. Remove the mushrooms from the stove but keep warm.

Heat butter on the stove on medium high. Fry the steak for five to ten minutes on each side, depending on how rare or well-done you prefer it. Once done, place on a platter and then top with the mushrooms and sauce and serve with a side dish of your preference, such as potatoes or stir fried fresh and crunchy vegetables. This is one of the best thyme recipes, ever. Try it!

Origin

Thyme was originally found growing in the area which is now referred to as the Mediterranean, but it has also existed in Europe, parts of Asia and Africa as well for ages. Egyptians used it while embalming bodies before mummification and Ancient Greeks used it for antibacterial purposes. The Greeks also saw it as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. Perhaps that is why the female admirers of knights would place a sprig of thyme in their helmets before a duel. 

Historically, thyme has been documented to have been used to combat depression, infertility, and aid in the digestive process. For the latter reason, thyme has been used as a home remedy and was therefore inculcated into cooking, leading to the creation of thyme recipes.

Benefits 

Not only so thyme recipes add a quixotic food but have many health benefits. Thyme has a volatile oil called thymol which acts as an antiseptic and disinfectant. For this reason thyme has been used by the Greeks. It has also been used to treat respiratory problems. Thyme aids in digestion and helps alleviate the pain felt during menstrual cramps. It is a good source of the vitamins iron, manganese, and calcium. It also contains flavonoids, which gives it the properties of an antioxidant which protects the body against carcinogens and other harmful substances.