501 bay leaf recipes

Reach the sky with this savory chili that will have your family hoping they can have the leftovers for dinner tomorrow.

An exotically spiced spaghetti sauce with meat -- This is a very adaptable sauce which can be used in any recipe requiring tomato sauces.

Thick, vegan split pea soup made with just dried peas, carrots, onion, celery, and bay leaf. A no-ham, no-stock version that proves simple ingredients make the best comfort food.

Braised lamb shanks with oregano and garlic served over simmered lentils with celery and bay leaf, finished with lemon slices in the oven. A rustic, protein-packed one-dish meal.

Make your next stew a fiesta with this simple and delicious recipe that uses potatoes, tomatoes and sweet bell peppers.

Classic beef and barley soup with ground or diced beef, pearl barley, mirepoix vegetables, and tomatoes simmered into a hearty winter soup. Topped with toasted parmesan croutons for crunch.

Ground beef and black bean chili with green peppers, carrots, and red pepper flakes simmered in tomato juice. Ladle it over hot rice for a filling 45-minute dinner.

Beef Bourguignon with cubed round steak braised in burgundy wine with crispy bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms, plus a splash of sherry and tomato paste. The classic French bistro stew made at home.

Add sophistication to a home-cooked meal with this dish that can even have a famous French Restaurant saying "Oui, oui!".

Substitute beef with this succulent dish that is simmered to perfection in its own tasty gravy.

Old fashioned rabbit stew slow-simmered with thyme, tarragon, and bay leaves, loaded with carrots and potatoes, then topped with suet dumplings cooked right in the pot.

A very easy dinner using hot dogs as the main ingredient.

This savory dish is perfect for a cold night and will keep you warm with every bite!

German lentil soup with sliced frankfurters, carrots, celery, and onions, finished with a splash of vinegar for tang. A filling one-pot soup ready in about an hour.

Traditional British beef and kidney stew with pickled walnuts, carrots, and onions braised low and slow until the gravy turns thick and rich. A proper pub-style comfort dish for 4 to 6.

A basic lentil salad that can make any dinner seem a bit different.