Thyme is a flowering shrubby plant in the mint family that is original to the Mediterranean region. As one of the most popular culinary herbs world-wide, however, it is cultivated elsewhere as a garden annual or perennial.
The dried leaf lends a warm, peppery flavor to foods. Thyme is excellent in scrambled eggs, omelets and quiche. The herb is also good with cheeses, sauces, spreads and dips. Thyme is also a key ingredient in the traditional French seasoning blend herbs de Provence.
