484 bay leaf recipes

A succulent dish made with Hito fish that's simmered to perfection in a tasty sauce.

Traditional French farmhouse head cheese (fromage de tete): pork head simmered with vegetables, herbs, and aromatics, then molded with shallots and parsley into a sliceable charcuterie classic.

Vegetarian German potato soup with celery, onions, and mashed potatoes in vegetable broth. Creamy meatless soup finished with butter and milk.

Tender squid braised in red wine, vinegar, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, Cyprus style. A Mediterranean appetizer that's equally stunning served warm or at room temperature.

Golden turmeric rice cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of chili powder for warm color and subtle spice. A simple five-ingredient Indian-style side dish that pairs with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Hickory-smoked leg of lamb rubbed with garlic, rosemary, vermouth, and olive oil. Low and slow on a water smoker for 4 to 6 hours until tender and smoky.

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.

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.

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.

Caribou roast larded with salt pork, marinated in port wine with cloves and bay leaves, then slow-braised with cranberry juice and onions. A Northern wild game classic for hearty appetites.

Portuguese style goat, a leg of kid rubbed with a garlic, paprika, bay, and pancetta paste, then roasted until tender and served with rice. A rustic, deeply seasoned Portuguese roast.

You won't believe how simple and easy this recipe is. Throw all the ingredients into a crockpot and head to work and you are ready to eat as soon as you come in the door. The "au jus" makes this the best beef dip ever.

Oven-braised pheasant with sauerkraut, bacon, juniper berries, and white wine. Legs slow-cooked until tender in the kraut, breasts roasted separately to keep them juicy.