If you cook regularly, you have probably come across a recipe that calls for a bay leaf and thought, "Do I need to spend $7 on a jar just for one bay leaf?" "Are the ones I have had in the spice ...

Next time you step into the kitchen, look out for an olive-green leaf that smells a lot like cinnamon — that’s the Bay Leaf, popularly known as Tejpatta in India. It has been used for years both as a ...

If a recipe asks you to add a bay leaf, would you listen? The leathery but delicate leaf, which is usually removed before a dish is served, has been a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries — ...

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 publicly ...

Although commonly found and used in the kitchen, bay leaves can be more than just an herb you add to a variety of dishes for extra depth and a unique pine and woodsy flavor. Unbeknownst to many people ...