Some herbs are stars of the show, like parsley or cilantro. They impart bright, clean flavors to any dish. Bay leaves, however, always seem to take a background role. If cilantro is a movie star ...

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.

Bay leaf scientifically known as Laurus nobilis is a perennial shrub that belongs to the plant family Lauraceae. Bay leaves ...

Bay leaves can be used to flavour vinegars and pâtés, and in pickling and marinades. Long cooking draws out the aroma of this herb and most braised, poached and stewed dishes benefit from the ...