Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts. The aromatic, savory leaves add notes of menthol, ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.

Most dried leaves in a store-bought jar come from Turkey. In certain circumstances, you will find fresh bay leaves, but before purchasing them, it’s important to make sure that these are Turkish ...