The profiles of a bay leaf are softened as they cook in hot liquids, like stews or sauces. Once a bay leaf is ground, like many ground herbs and spices, its flavor is accentuated. As a result, if ...

Or if you are cooking, like me... RASCOE: Yeah. Like me. TEITELL: Yeah. RASCOE: (Laughter). TEITELL: Right. You're like, you might be actually - I don't want to say this. I'll speak for myself. I'm in ...

While bay leaves are often used in cooking to flavor dishes, they also have surprising aromatic qualities. Burning them in your home can bring numerous benefits.

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Add shallots, garlic, sugar, vinegar, and bay leaf. Cook very gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure contents don’t stick to the pan. Shallots should be extremely soft and ...

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to the Boston Globe’s Beth Teitell < > about the bay leaf and whether it’s necessary or not for your dish.