How to Use lemon thyme in a Sentence

lemon thyme

noun
  • When it's done, squeeze lemon juice over the fish and add more of that lovely lemon thyme.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022
  • In a sauté pan reduce the white wine, shallots and lemon thyme sprigs on medium heat.
    — Bill Ward Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Add sprigs of lemon thyme and juicy peach nectar for a chic but easy spin on the classic party drink.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2022
  • With its bright flavor, lemon thyme is a tasty addition to marinades and salads.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Spearmint, lemon thyme, and oregano all spill out the edges of this box, while rosemary fills a gap toward the middle with its upright growth.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2020
  • Our lemon thyme spatchcock chicken is juicy and moist, and is the perfect addition to your weekend dinner routine.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 22 Jan. 2020
  • Low-lying plants such as lemon thyme look nice along a border, while the chartreuse tones of lemon verbena create a vivid contrast against dark leaves.
    — Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020
  • The breast meat is seared first, then vacuum-sealed in a bag with rosemary, lemon thyme, English thyme, garlic and seasonings.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony complement to the rich undertones of thyme.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony compliment to the rich undertones of thyme.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2020
  • One of the most popular culinary thymes, lemon thyme (Thymus serpyllum citratus) is known for its enticing lemon scent and taste.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
  • The Puritan usually calls for orange bitters, this recipe calls for herbaceous and slightly savory lemon thyme bitters.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022
  • Notice Smith installed perennial lemon thyme and Greek oregano as edging materials.
    — oregonlive, 6 July 2022
  • Anecdotal evidence shows that cats dislike the smell of lavender, pennyroyal, rue, lemon thyme and Coleus canina (also called scaredy cat plant).
    — Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 17 Apr. 2018

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