2,020 bay leaf recipes

Beer-braised corned beef brisket simmered low and slow with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. A hearty one-pot Irish-American classic for St. Patrick's Day or any cold-weather Sunday.

British pork belly and pig's kidney casserole slow-braised with celery, onion, orange zest, and rosemary, then chilled overnight for depth. Old-school nose-to-tail comfort food from the English kitchen.

A tasty dish made of cooked red cabbage and apples. Can be used as an appetizer or a main dish.

Thick salmon steaks gently poached in an aromatic broth of peppercorns, lemon, and bay leaf, then topped with a rich, velvety homemade hollandaise sauce made from scratch with real butter and egg yolks.

Bob's easy beef stew is the one-pot weeknight classic: browned stewing beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and bay leaves, thickened with a quick flour slurry. Hearty Sunday-supper comfort, ready in under an hour.

Thick oxtail and lentil stew with juniper berries, thyme, and root vegetables. Slow-simmered for 3 hours into deeply rich, fall-off-the-bone braised beef heaven.

Jellied beef broth seasoned with bay leaf, clove, celery salt, and Worcestershire sauce, set with unflavored gelatin. A chilled, savory consomme served in bouillon cups with fresh parsley.

When you don't have 4 hours or more to make chicken broth use inexpensive chicken legs to make this rich broth along with cooked chicken for use in other recipes.

Crock Pot Beef Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe

Microwave lamb stew delivers tender, herb-scented lamb with carrots and potatoes in a thickened gravy, all from the microwave. Faster than a stovetop braise, with the clean, comforting flavor of a classic lamb stew.

A culinary school-style white chicken stock made from blanched bones, mirepoix, and a classic sachet of herbs and spices. Simmered for hours and strained into a clear, clean-flavored foundation for soups and sauces.

A light, brothy borscht of cabbage and beets simmered with carrot, celery, and tomato juice into a ruby-red, sweet-and-sour soup. Vegan, low in calories, and even better the next day.

Homemade Swedish Christmas sausage (julkorv) stuffed into natural hog casings with ground beef, mashed potatoes, allspice, and cloves. A treasured Scandinavian holiday tradition you can make ahead and freeze for the big day.

Easy ham and beans casserole with sausage, navy beans, white wine, and ground cloves. A hearty, slow-baked one-pot meal served with hot cornbread.

Seafood lovers will love this succulent shrimp dish that is prepared with a savory sauce.

German-style beef brisket braised with caraway seeds, vinegar, bay leaves, and brown sugar, finished with sauerkraut and grated potato. Low and slow for 3 hours until fork-tender.