The debate over whether bay leaves actually do anything in cooking is ongoing. While some chefs swear that they add a vital flavor profile, others — including celebrity chef Ina Garten — have publicly ...

Use woody herbs like bay leaves, rosemary and oregano to add flavor to your dishes without adding fat, sugar or salt.

Three types of bay leaves and what they taste like It's time for a taste test. Let's find out the difference between California bay leaf, fresh bay leaf and Turkish bay leaf.

I prefer Turkish bay leaves because of their understated flavor; I use half as much when using the California variety. Fresh bay leaves are often available in the herb section of grocery stores. Use ...

Native to Mediterranean regions, the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a well-known culinary herb. Also known as bay leaf plant, it’s a tree or shrub that grows outdoors in warm, humid climates or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dried bay leaves in a wooden bowl. - shine.graphics/Shutterstock It's strange to think that a ...