On the Portuguese island of Madeira, espetadas are made by threading chunks of beef onto fresh-cut branches of bay and ...

Plus, since bay leaves are more often than not used for adding flavor to things like stews, sauces, and stocks, the dried ...

The use of bay leaves in cooking has been a topic of discussion for centuries. Some cooks believe they add flavour and depth ...

There are a couple of things that I use bay leaves in, and I've always wanted to make them without the bay leaves to see if it made a difference, and I never have, so I'm not sure. RASCOE: Well ...

Indian bay leaves, or tej patta or cassia bay leaves, come from the Indian cassia tree and boast citrusy and spiced notes, Cook’s Illustrated says.There is also the Caribbean bay leaf, which ...

The debate over whether bay leaves actually do anything in cooking is ongoing. While some chefs swear that they add a vital flavor profile, others — including celebrity chef Ina Garten — have ...

Bay leaves, also known as bay laurel or sweet bay, come from the Laurus nobilis plant, a woody shrub native to the Mediterranean (1, 2, 3). They’re known for their subtle aroma and flavor, which ...

Many recipes call for bay leaves, but their flavor — and purpose — is a mystery to many. A few chefs and a food scientist explain what they do.

That fragrant leaf you’ve been fishing out of your soup might deserve more attention than simply being discarded. Bay leaves, those unassuming herbs that often get removed after cooking ...