Also known as bay laurel, it's a tree or shrub that grows in warm, humid climates or indoors. The leaves flavor favorites such as coq au vin, chèvre, and stifado, the classic Greek beef stew.

Bay leaf—or bay laurel as it’s also known—is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a culinary herb. You've probably added ...

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.

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.