"Bay leaves are safe to use in cooking but should be removed before consuming the dish because they can be hard and sharp," ...

Bay leaves, derived from the Laurus nobilis plant and native to the Mediterranean, are commonly used in cooking for their ...

Bay leaves are a common kitchen staple, but their benefits and risks often spark debate. While some chefs swear by their flavour-enhancing qualities, others question their impact on dishes. Let’s find ...

But if you happen to have or grow fresh Turkish bay leaves (more on this below), use half as much as you would with dried ones and pull them out of the dish about halfway through the cooking process.

Winter is soup weather — and what a winter this has been! And oh, there is such a variety of soups! What’s your favorite?

From grilled Chioggia radicchio to a risotto with Taleggio, here’s how to put those beautiful Italian leafy vegetables to use ...

Start by preheating your oven to 350°. On a stove top, combine balsamic vinegar, flour and beef chuck (cut into 1 ½-inch ...

Heat some vegetable oil in a large frying pan or casserole (Dutch oven) and fry the onion and carrot over medium heat with a generous pinch of salt for 10–12 minutes, until golden and soft. Add the ...

On Tu Bishvat, the new year for the trees, this vegan barley risotto celebrates nature and supports plant-forward eating.