Sprinkle with the scallions, shallots, one tablespoon thyme and red pepper flakes.

Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms Total time: 1 hour 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 5 giant portobello mushroom caps Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves.

Sauteed Artichokes And Potatoes Total time: 1 hour 1 pound Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes 2 pounds baby artichokes Half a lemon 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, in their skins 1 tablespoon thyme leaves Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Herbed Polenta 3cups chicken stock (the no-salt-added variety) 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup instant polenta 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Grilled Radicchio Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 to 15 minutes 4 heads radicchio, halved 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1.

Add the onion, one tablespoon thyme and salt, mix well and cover with plastic wrap.

Coat the short ribs with 1 tablespoon thyme and the cracked pepper.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA Time: 1 1/2 hours 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Red-Skinned Potatoes Sauteed With Fresh Thyme Total time: 40 minutes 2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Morels With Potatoes And Shallots Total time: 45 minutes 1pound Yukon Gold potatoes 1/4pound morels 2shallots, minced 3tablespoons light olive or vegetable oil 1tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.