Bay leaf can add something extra to most savory dishes and may have health benefits. Bay leaf (also known as laurel) is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal ...

Pity the bay leaf. Once a symbol of success and renown in ancient Greece and Rome, it now suffers a reputation as a pointless, potentially dangerous (choking hazard!), ingredient. Even Ina Garten, ...

Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts. The aromatic, savory leaves add notes of menthol, eucalyptus, and pine to simmering sauces while releasing a heady scent similar to ...

Q: I want to know the difference in the leaf smell of a bay laurel versus a Carolina cherry laurel. I am trying to see if what I bought was actually the right plant. I tried smelling the leaves and ...