It's strange to think that a single leaf can make a difference in a dish's flavor, but when it comes to bay leaves, they most certainly do. Whether you use them to add a subtle bitter note to ...

Can you eat bay leaves, or are they toxic? We'll separate the truth from the myth and explain why you technically can but should not eat this seasoning.

Adding a bay leaf to rice gives it a subtle pine-like fragrance and herbal flavor. This method works with any rice-cooking ...

Bay leaves are somewhat of an unsung hero when it comes to herbs and spices. Often overlooked or tossed aside, bay leaves have been afforded a reputation of being an unnecessary addition, either ...

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 ...

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 — ...

In the kitchen, there are some ingredients that are staples - garlic, onions, salt and pepper, maybe some Lawry's. Without them, your recipe wouldn't be the same. But what about the bay leaf? Does it ...

Three types of bay leaves and what they taste like It's time for a taste test. Let's find out the difference between California bay leaf, fresh bay leaf and Turkish bay leaf.