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Synonyms: bay leaf.

Bay leaves are a widely used aromatic herb in cooking, employed to add flavor to various dishes. Their leaves impart a subtle, slightly bitter flavor that pairs perfectly with stews, soups, sauces, marinades, and roasts. Bay leaves add a woody, Mediterranean note to recipes and are often used to flavor meat dishes such as pot-au-feu or chicken broth. Usually, all you need to do is add one or two bay leaves during cooking to enjoy their delicious aromas.

Here you’ll find all the recipes published by our food experts that include bay leaves among their ingredients.

Want to learn more? Read our article Bay Leaves in the Kitchen: Origins, Nutritional Benefits, and Preparation, and you’ll discover useful and fascinating information about the origins, culinary uses, and nutritional properties of this ingredient!

Harvest Period

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Braised lamb with white beans and yogurt

Here is my recipe for braised lamb neck with white beans and yogurt—an irresistible, slow-cooked meat dish bursting with flavor. It combines quality local ingredients—lamb and beans—with flavors from ...

Alsace and Lorraine

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Quick and Easy Alsatian Sauerkraut with Toppings

I love sauerkraut, but since I’m not from Alsace at all, I never learned how to make it. It seemed really complicated to me, and I’d never tried it before… But now I have, thanks to this quick and ...

Spain

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Spanish Chickpea Stew (Cocido de Madrid)

My friend Pascale cooked us this traditional Spanish chickpea stew, known there as Cocido madrileño. She adapted this recipe from the book , which, she told me, is now her favorite cookbook and has ...

Provence

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Traditional Nice-style Ratatouille

Here is my recipe for traditional Niçoise ratatouille, which I got from my Provençal mom! How do you make this traditional ratatouille? As you’ll see, this “old-fashioned” ratatouille recipe has an ...

Spain

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My Authentic Meat and Seafood Paella

Here is the recipe for authentic meat and seafood paella. Our friend Sofia made it for us during a holiday meal, and everyone loved it! Choosing the Ingredients In this regional variation of ...

Brittany

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Mussels in white wine sauce and spaghetti

Here’s my foolproof recipe for mussels marinières, served with spaghetti. It’s a simple, hearty dish that smells of the sea and the ocean breeze, and one we love to enjoy with family or ...

Provence

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Provençal-Style Cod Stew

Here is my authentic recipe for Provençal cod stew. It’s a simple, popular, family-style dish that I’ve always loved eating ever since I was a child. This cod stew is simmered with potatoes and ...

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Homemade Vegetable Pâté

Here’s a recipe for a homemade vegetable pâté that makes a delicious spread (or dip) for a cocktail party. It’s also gluten-free and lactose-free, so it’s sure to be a hit with all your guests, ...

Provence

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Traditional Lamb Stew

Here is my recipe for traditional lamb stew, slow-cooked in a sauce made with herbs and tomatoes. I found it in the excellent book , which is a real treasure trove for lovers of Provençal cuisine. A ...

Burgundy

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Vegetarian Bourguignon

I discovered this recipe for Vegetable Bourguignon in an article in *Le Monde* dedicated to the book . Without trying to imitate beef bourguignon, this dish captures its flavors and rustic charm. But ...