Recipes with bay leaves

A hearty beef stew served over mashed potatoes - a cold weather delight!

Smooth and creamy, fresh and clean. Canned tomatoes work equally as well as fresh.

Quick and easy chicken main dish simmered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with the flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and saffron enriched with tomato paste. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken perfectly complemented by the creamy and aromatic sauce. This recipe is easy to make and can be served with various sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

German bacon potato soup slow-cooks bacon, potatoes, leeks, cabbage, and carrots in beef broth scented with caraway and nutmeg, then thickens with mashed potato and sour cream. Hearty Bavarian comfort.

Very tasty. It's hard to go wrong with potatoes and leeks. They seem a perfect combination especially when it comes up to soup, such as this chunky leek and potato soup. It was very easy to make, and packed with great flavors. If you prefer smooth soup, puree it in a food processor or blender. In whichever way, it's always delicious.

This scrumptious chicken dish is made with safflower oil, plain yogurt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

From across Northern Italy there are many variations. A rich broth, juicy Italian tomatoes and rich herb simmered for a long time. I used a mixture of sliced mushrooms from my local supermarket and dried lobster, oyster and shitake mushrooms. Then used the mushroom juice in place of chicken broth. Outstanding reduction of rich comfort flavors.

An easy and tasty chowder is made with corn, potatoes and kielbasa. Some steamed rice or a few slices of good bread will help to soak up all the yumminess. A perfect week-night meal.

The bottom of the pizza, called the "crust", may vary widely according to style—thin as in a typical hand-tossed pizza or Roman pizza, or thick as in a typical pan pizza or Chicago-style pizza. It is traditionally plain, but may also be seasoned with garlic, or herbs, or stuffed with cheese.

Refrigerator pickled mushrooms: button caps simmered to firmness then jarred in a sweet-tart vinegar marinade with peppercorns and bay leaves. Eastern European style for canapes, salads, and antipasto.

Chilled curried pumpkin soup purées spiced pumpkin with butter-sautéed onions, bay, and nutmeg, then thins with milk for a velvety bowl that works hot or cold. A versatile do-ahead soup.

A hearty vegetarian version of my favorite soup. It's easy to make it vegetarian by using roasted vegetable stock instead of beef stock. By adding a leftover parmesan rind (I save them in the freezer for this soup) it adds extra flavor. (optional)

A clean tasting soup that is packed with protein rich beans.

Traditional German sweet-and-sour red cabbage braised with apples, red wine, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmered in a Dutch oven for an hour until tender and glossy. The classic side dish for sauerbraten, pork roast, or schnitzel.

Kosher dill pickles canned in a brine of vinegar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, garlic, and dill. Crunchy small-batch jars ready to crack open in 2 to 3 weeks.

Cincinnati 5-way chili: ground beef chili spiced with cinnamon, cocoa, allspice, and cardamom, ladled over spaghetti and topped with cheddar, beans, and chopped onion.

Rich in fibre and protein, also much less fat, and the ingredients together create this delicious vegetarian dish which is welcomed by non-vegetarian too!

Learn how to make Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) with White Beans. This variation is made even more hearty and comforting with the addition of white beans.

This thrifty classic casserole is a favorite for holiday dinners or family gatherings and can be easily customized to suit your tastes. The crispy, golden top and tender, flavorful layers make scalloped potatoes a truly satisfying and comforting meal.

This delicious spaghetti sauce is perfect for any type of pasta you like or can be used for sandwiches.

New Orleans-style pickled pearl onions with crab boil, red pepper flakes, basil, and bay. Spicy Creole condiment that's a must with red beans and rice or gumbo.

Crockpot beef stroganoff that does the work for you: tender beef and mushrooms slow-cooked all day, then finished with a tempered sour cream sauce and spooned over egg noodles.

Hearty crock pot soup with lentils and lots of veggies.

A classic German side dish featuring tender red cabbage braised with apples, onions, and a tangy-sweet blend of red wine, vinegar, and brown sugar. Perfect for pairing with hearty meats like pork or sausages.

This hearty and healthy New England Boiled Dinner is a classic dish that is perfect for feeding the whole family. Made in a clay pot, this one-pot meal is full of flavor and nutrition. The dish includes a variety of vegetables and protein, such as corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and onions, all cooked together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, and is sure to become a family favorite.New England Boiled Dinner (Clay Pot) Classic boiled dinner is full of falvor and nutrition you need, and one pot tasty food that feeds the whole family!

Looking for an easy recipe with ground beef? This ground beef soup is as hearty as a stew. A beef vegetable soup boosted with lentils. An easy cheap recipe that's healthy and delicious.

Award-winning chili with ground chuck, three kinds of tomato, pure chili powder, and a splash of beer simmered low for hours. The kind of contest-grade beef chili that tastes even better on day two.

Bell peppers and sausages are cooked in a tasty tomato sauce, then served over a bed of warm penne. An ideal meal for a busy week night.

Make your pasta dishes seem authentic with this spaghetti sauce made of Italian sausage, tomatoes and a variety of spices.

Roast beef steamed in the clay pot is a different experience. The meat has a delightful texture you can't find in beef cooked any other way.

Baked in a flavorful white wine and cilantro sauce, tons flavor is packed into fish during the baking, and it comes out juicy, tender and falls apart.

Simple and easy, this savory dish can make a rainy day seem bright!

There are lots of good-for-you stuff in this stew, and it's also very tasty. A deliciously warm stew is perfect on a cool fall day.

Delicate flakey poached fish fillets topped with juicy cherry tomato-basil dressing.

Fragrant Indian chicken biryani layered with saffron-streaked basmati rice, tender potatoes, and a spiced yogurt-tomato sauce with cardamom, cloves, and cumin. Served with sweetened whipped yogurt.

Quite good and pretty spicy. I left out the mushrooms and cooked in a Dutch oven rather than the crockpot. I simmered it, covered, for about 1 hour 30 minutes. Would make this again. Thanks for sharing.

Nothing is like a bowl of warm and delicious chicken noodle soup on a cold winter day.

Vegan red cabbage and kidney bean soup with parsnips, carrots, and a smoky broth seasoned with liquid smoke, allspice, and thyme. Hearty, low-fat, and full of flavor.

Serve with steamed rice and pair with spiced ale or imperial brown ale.

This should be one of the easiest and yummiest way to cook tuna. The beurre blanc was creamy and rich, wasabi added a bit zing. We didn't have cream, so just used milk instead, which was rich enough to our taste, and it worked deliciously with tuna. Sesame seeds added a bit crunch and nice nuttiness. The salmon was cooked to perfection, seared on both sides, and still moist on the inside. A very impressive dish.

Try this tantalizing seafood pasta dish that will add a new flavor to your cooking style and feed your hunger.

Add a European taste to your summer with this succulent dish that is made with beer to give it a unique flavor.

Classic French Sole Veronique: fillets poached in white wine, draped in a velvety cream sauce with seedless grapes and mushrooms, then broiled until golden and bubbly.

Mapleleaf roast turkey... it's a big yum fest with this Thanksgiving turkey. The crispy browned skin is like Canadian Peking duck. Roasted and glazed with a reduction of maple syrup and apple cider does the trick. It's like a Canadian recipe eh?

Cheesy, oozy and juicy casserole. A delicious way to use up the eggplant without putting too many calories on you.

New Orleans red beans and rice made easy in the slow cooker. Dried red beans cooked low with a smoky ham hock, garlic, and bay, thickened creamy, then piled over rice with browned smoked sausage.

I make this soup every Halloween and is the "signal" to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I've been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone's favorite. Enjoy!

French meatballs blend ground beef with sausage and milk-soaked bread, then simmer in a herbed beef-stock gravy with thyme and bay. A bistro-style boulettes a la francaise.