2,020 bay leaf recipes

Snails Sommeroise is a rustic French escargot dish: snails simmered with herbs, then browned in a savory tangle of bacon, ground walnuts, anchovy and garlic and served over a bed of wilted spinach.

Blanched escarole leaves stuffed with marinated chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and white wine vinegar. A vegan, low-fat Italian appetizer served at room temperature.

Lighter eggplant Parmigiana with broiled eggplant slices dipped in egg whites and breadcrumbs, baked over a fresh tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan. No frying needed.

Louisiana seafood gumbo with shrimp, oysters, crab, smothered okra, and a deep-brown roux. Cajun-style one-pot bayou supper served over rice.

Hearty Halloween soup with ground turkey, red potatoes, tomatoes, and vermicelli in an herbed broth with turkey gravy. A warming one-pot meal for a chilly October night.

Puerto Rican beef stew braised in red wine and beef broth with potatoes, carrots, and green beans. A hearty Dutch oven dinner with deep, herb-rich gravy.

Pressure cooker black bean soup with smoked ham hock, leeks, and beef stock pureed silky smooth with a splash of dry sherry. Hearty, smoky, and ready in under an hour.

French coq au cidre with chicken braised in sparkling dry cider and Calvados with caramelized onions, bacon, prunes, and a bouquet garni. Normandy comfort food at its finest.

Bone-in chicken poached with leeks and celery in a silky egg yolk-and-cream enriched broth with lemon. A refined French-style braised chicken that's pure elegance in a soup plate.

Saussarelle d'escargots with snails in red wine, tomato, and espagnole sauce finished with brandy and fennel, served in artichoke bottoms. A refined French appetizer.

For those who don't like the taste of meat, then try these scrumptious burgers made with rolled oats, mushrooms and soy sauce.

Hearty thirteen-bean soup with smoked pork, black beans, tomatoes, and a splash of sherry. Half pureed for a thick, creamy texture with whole beans in every spoonful.

Mexican-style meatloaf stuffed with roasted poblano peppers, hard-boiled eggs, and nuts. A layered ground beef loaf with milk-soaked bread and warm spices.

A succulent dish that has a spicy taste everyone in your family will love!

Poisson a la Provencale, French fish fillets flambeed in cognac and baked in a sieved Provencal tomato sauce with mushrooms, fennel, garlic, and bay leaf. Served over rice.

Bay scallops and linguine in a light garlic white wine sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and shredded carrots. A low-calorie seafood pasta that feels indulgent without the guilt.