Thyme Herb Thyme is often used to flavor meats, soups, and stews and is used as a primary flavor with lamb, tomatoes, and eggs. Thyme, while flavourful, does not overpower and blends well with other herbs and spices. This herb is a basic ingredient in Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian, Palestinian, Libyan, Indian, Italian, French, Albanian, Persian, Portuguese, Assyrian, Spanish, Greek, Nigerian, Caribbean, and Turkish cuisines.