432551 Sat Aug 18 10:06:02 -0700 2007 4 31 Home Cooking 0 2857761 I bought lemon thyme at the farmer's market because it smelled sooooo good. BUT I have no idea what to do with it. I was thinking ice creme maybe? Anybody make ice creme with it? Any cooked dish recommendations? Also, how about beets? I bought beets too and usually just roast them in the oven. Any other ideas? Sat Aug 18 10:06:02 -0700 2007 17394 gtrekker2003 1 2857826 Yes to all of the above! Lemon Thyme is wonderful added to salad dressing, sprinkled over fresh watermelon, rolled in soft cheese (like goat cheese), definately a rub for poultry or pork. Last time I used some of our lemon thyme was on grilled pineapple along with a dash of grey salt and it was delicious. Sat Aug 18 10:46:41 -0700 2007 2857761 36312 HillJ 1 2859406 I adore lemon thyme. Experiment with it; there are many things to which it adds a certain brightness. My favorites are probably salads: put it in the dressing of a green salad or sprinkle it into a grain salad or a pasta salad with lemon, smoked fish, fresh peas, and sauteed onions. Also, try adding beets to your salad, roasted or steamed. In the summer I love a green salad with cooled, cooked beets, chopped fresh hardboiled egg, bright herbs, and a bit of cheese. Sometimes toss in a bit of fruit for contrast. While I generally prefer simple salads, this combination is stellar. Sun Aug 19 09:12:12 -0700 2007 2857761 11377 seattledebs 1 2859947 I http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/1267 I have a few beet suggestions for you. Our garden produced so many beets that we're eating them all the time. One of my favs is the link above. We also love a beet salad, which I make with roasted beets, mango's, a simple vinegar dressing, goat or blue cheese and some shredded mint or parsley. Very light and yummy. Then there are always pickled beets. I have a very good, simple recipe for these, but not everyone likes pickled beets, so let me know if you want the recipe. Sun Aug 19 13:31:25 -0700 2007 2857761 15697 jackie de 2 2860112 My lemon thyme has pink flowers on it. Do I use that? Or do I get rid of it? Sun Aug 19 15:03:14 -0700 2007 2859947 17394 gtrekker2003