In the U.S., bay leaves are typically sold as dried herbs in the spice aisle, but they can also be found fresh in the produce ...

Burning bay leaves is especially useful during fall and winter when respiratory ailments are more frequent. Read also: Beyond ...

Bay leaves add a unique flavor to soups and stews. Simply let the bay leaf simmer for a while, releasing its oils to mingle ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.

The herbs may be wrapped in cheesecloth or the parsley wrapped around the thyme and bay leaf. Herb butter One stick unsalted butter or margarine; 1 to 3 tablespoons dried herbs or 2 to 6 tablespoons ...

Dry the fresh bay leaves in a dehydrator until crisp, about 24 hours at 46°C/115°F (alternatively, hang up somewhere to dry at room temperature for a couple of days). Whizz in a clean spice ...