2,020 bay leaf recipes

This isn't cream of garlic soup, but it has a creamy texture. As Julia says, "Because the garlic is boiled, its after-effects are at a minimum, and its flavor becomes exquisite, aromatic and almost undefinable."

Saltsa Kima, the classic Greek meat sauce with ground beef, cinnamon, bay leaf, red wine, and tomatoes. Perfect over pastitsio, pasta, or moussaka.

Hearty chicken and leek soup with pearl barley, carrots, and celery simmered from a whole chicken. A rustic, filling bowl with chewy barley and meltingly soft leeks.

A New England-style Yankee pot roast braised in red wine and tomato juice with brown sugar, nutmeg, and bay leaves. No browning needed. Just set it, forget it, and come back to fork-tender beef.

Simple lentil soup pureed with a full bunch of fresh cilantro and topped with yogurt. Six ingredients, one pot, and 50 minutes for a high-fiber, protein-rich bowl.

Braised red cabbage with apple, a German-style side simmered with onion, cloves, and bay, finished with sugar and vinegar for the classic sweet-sour balance. Vegan and low calorie.

A spicy, yet delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or hearty dinner.

Traditional English steak and kidney pie with flour-dredged beef and kidneys braised in gravy with mushrooms and carrots under a golden pastry crust. A proper British pub classic.

Old-fashioned navy bean soup with smoky ham, celery, carrots, onion, and thyme simmered low and slow into a thick, satisfying pot. Pantry-friendly comfort that thrives on cold winter nights.

Louisiana chicken gumbo with stewing hen, andouille sausage, oysters, and file powder built in a cast iron pot. Browned-hen fond, holy trinity, and oyster liquor give this gumbo serious depth.

Barbecued venison roast slow-cooked low and slow after a 24-hour beer marinade with garlic, onions, and bay. The Crock-Pot method that turns lean wild game into pull-apart tender meat.

A succulent pot roast that is simmered to perfection. The leftovers taste great in a sandwich!

Crockpot cooked chicken simmers chicken breasts with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, and onion until tender. The hands-off way to make shredded chicken for casseroles and meal prep.

Homemade turkey stock from giblets, neck, and wing tips simmered with onion, garlic, bay leaf, and herbs. The Thanksgiving gravy foundation that turns the bird's offcuts into liquid gold.

Homemade chicken stock from scratch: chicken parts and aromatics simmered low and slow, skimmed for clarity, then strained and defatted. The deeply savory foundation for soups and sauces.

This savory vegetable stock is quick and easy to make and is perfect to use when making soups.