# What combines with thyme?

Thyme pairs best with bay leaf, bell peppers, chicken and clams. See all 180 ingredients that combine with thyme, ranked from good to made for each other.

Thyme is a herb that has a slightly minty flavor. It is used in many cuisines to add flavor to food. Thyme pairs well with other herbs, such as rosemary, sage, and oregano. It can also be paired with vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. Thyme also pairs well with meats, such as chicken, lamb, and beef.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** summer
- **Intensity:** moderate–loud
- **Weight:** medium
- **Tip:** Add at the beginning of the cooking process; use dried or fresh.

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [clams](https://whatcombines.com/with/clams.md)
- [fish](https://whatcombines.com/with/fish.md)
- [goat cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/goat_cheese.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [pheasant](https://whatcombines.com/with/pheasant.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [zucchini](https://whatcombines.com/with/zucchini.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/beans.md)
- [black beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_beans.md)
- [bouquet garni](https://whatcombines.com/with/bouquet_garni.md)
- [brisket beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/brisket_beef.md)
- [butternut squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/butternut_squash.md)
- [cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/cabbage.md)
- [carrots](https://whatcombines.com/with/carrots.md)
- [chives](https://whatcombines.com/with/chives.md)
- [cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/cod.md)
- [corn](https://whatcombines.com/with/corn.md)
- [crayfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/crayfish.md)
- [eggplant](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggplant.md)
- [fava beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/fava_beans.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [flageolet beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/flageolet_beans.md)
- [green beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_beans.md)
- [grouper](https://whatcombines.com/with/grouper.md)
- [halibut](https://whatcombines.com/with/halibut.md)
- [ham](https://whatcombines.com/with/ham.md)
- [italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/italian_cuisine.md)
- [kale](https://whatcombines.com/with/kale.md)
- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)
- [lavender](https://whatcombines.com/with/lavender.md)
- [leeks](https://whatcombines.com/with/leeks.md)
- [lentils](https://whatcombines.com/with/lentils.md)
- [lovage](https://whatcombines.com/with/lovage.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [middle eastern cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/middle_eastern_cuisine.md)
- [monkfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/monkfish.md)
- [new potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/new_potatoes.md)
- [olives](https://whatcombines.com/with/olives.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [oxtails beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/oxtails_beef.md)
- [oysters](https://whatcombines.com/with/oysters.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [polenta](https://whatcombines.com/with/polenta.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [rutabagas](https://whatcombines.com/with/rutabagas.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [sardines](https://whatcombines.com/with/sardines.md)
- [scallions](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallions.md)
- [shallots](https://whatcombines.com/with/shallots.md)
- [shoulder pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/shoulder_pork.md)
- [snapper](https://whatcombines.com/with/snapper.md)
- [soft-shell crab](https://whatcombines.com/with/softshell_crab.md)
- [squid](https://whatcombines.com/with/squid.md)
- [sumac](https://whatcombines.com/with/sumac.md)
- [summer squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/summer_squash.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)
- [turnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/turnips.md)
- [vegetables](https://whatcombines.com/with/vegetables.md)
- [white beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_beans.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [acorn squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/acorn_squash.md)
- [allspice](https://whatcombines.com/with/allspice.md)
- [apples](https://whatcombines.com/with/apples.md)
- [arborio or carnaroli rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/arborio_or_carnaroli_rice.md)
- [avocado oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/avocado_oil.md)
- [bacon](https://whatcombines.com/with/bacon.md)
- [barley](https://whatcombines.com/with/barley.md)
- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [basmati rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/basmati_rice.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [beer](https://whatcombines.com/with/beer.md)
- [beets](https://whatcombines.com/with/beets.md)
- [belly pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/belly_pork.md)
- [bitter greens and chicories lettuces](https://whatcombines.com/with/bitter_greens_and_chicories_lettuces.md)
- [black bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_bass.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [bluefish](https://whatcombines.com/with/bluefish.md)
- [braised dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/braised_dishes.md)
- [brazilian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/brazilian_cuisine.md)
- [breast veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/breast_veal.md)
- [broccoli](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccoli.md)
- [brussels sprouts](https://whatcombines.com/with/brussels_sprouts.md)
- [calf’s liver](https://whatcombines.com/with/calfs_liver.md)
- [cannellini beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/cannellini_beans.md)
- [caramel](https://whatcombines.com/with/caramel.md)
- [caraway seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/caraway_seeds.md)
- [celery](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery.md)
- [celery root](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery_root.md)
- [celery seed](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery_seed.md)
- [chard](https://whatcombines.com/with/chard.md)
- [cheddar cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheddar_cheese.md)
- [chicken liver](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken_liver.md)
- [chickpeas](https://whatcombines.com/with/chickpeas.md)
- [chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chile_peppers.md)
- [chop veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/chop_veal.md)
- [chops lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/chops_lamb.md)
- [chorizo](https://whatcombines.com/with/chorizo.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [cranberries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cranberries.md)
- [cremini mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/cremini_mushrooms.md)
- [cucumbers](https://whatcombines.com/with/cucumbers.md)
- [custards](https://whatcombines.com/with/custards.md)
- [daikon](https://whatcombines.com/with/daikon.md)
- [dates](https://whatcombines.com/with/dates.md)
- [dill](https://whatcombines.com/with/dill.md)
- [eggs and eggbased dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggs_and_eggbased_dishes.md)
- [endive](https://whatcombines.com/with/endive.md)
- [feta cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/feta_cheese.md)
- [fiddlehead ferns](https://whatcombines.com/with/fiddlehead_ferns.md)
- [french cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/french_cuisine.md)
- [fresh figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/fresh_figs.md)
- [frittata eggs](https://whatcombines.com/with/frittata_eggs.md)
- [game](https://whatcombines.com/with/game.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [goat’s milk cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/goats_milk_cheese.md)
- [gorgonzola cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gorgonzola_cheese.md)
- [greek cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/greek_cuisine.md)
- [greens](https://whatcombines.com/with/greens.md)
- [gruyère cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gruyre_cheese.md)
- [herbes de provence](https://whatcombines.com/with/herbes_de_provence.md)
- [honey](https://whatcombines.com/with/honey.md)
- [hyssop](https://whatcombines.com/with/hyssop.md)
- [jamaican cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/jamaican_cuisine.md)
- [jerusalem artichokes](https://whatcombines.com/with/jerusalem_artichokes.md)
- [juniper berries](https://whatcombines.com/with/juniper_berries.md)
- [kidney beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/kidney_beans.md)
- [latin american cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/latin_american_cuisine.md)
- [legumes](https://whatcombines.com/with/legumes.md)
- [lemon verbena](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_verbena.md)
- [lima beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/lima_beans.md)
- [loin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/loin_pork.md)
- [loin veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/loin_veal.md)
- [mace](https://whatcombines.com/with/mace.md)
- [mediterranean cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/mediterranean_cuisines.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [mustard](https://whatcombines.com/with/mustard.md)
- [navy beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/navy_beans.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/paprika.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/peas.md)
- [portobello mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/portobello_mushrooms.md)
- [poultry](https://whatcombines.com/with/poultry.md)
- [rabbit](https://whatcombines.com/with/rabbit.md)
- [ribs pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/ribs_pork.md)
- [roast beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/roast_beef.md)
- [salt cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt_cod.md)
- [sausages](https://whatcombines.com/with/sausages.md)
- [savoy cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/savoy_cabbage.md)
- [seafood](https://whatcombines.com/with/seafood.md)
- [shanks veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/shanks_veal.md)
- [skate](https://whatcombines.com/with/skate.md)
- [slow-cooked](https://whatcombines.com/with/slowcooked.md)
- [snap peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/snap_peas.md)
- [sole](https://whatcombines.com/with/sole.md)
- [spanish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/spanish_cuisine.md)
- [spinach](https://whatcombines.com/with/spinach.md)
- [steak beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_beef.md)
- [steak: filet mignon beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_filet_mignon_beef.md)
- [steak: flank beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_flank_beef.md)
- [steak: hanger beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_hanger_beef.md)
- [steak: skirt beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_skirt_beef.md)
- [stuffing](https://whatcombines.com/with/stuffing.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [tenderloin veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/tenderloin_veal.md)
- [trout](https://whatcombines.com/with/trout.md)
- [turkey](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkey.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)
- [venison](https://whatcombines.com/with/venison.md)
- [white sesame seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_sesame_seeds.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme