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Bay leaves

Bay leaves — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

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   Bay leaves are also called bay laurel and sweet bay. They are slightly spicy, very aromatic, and one of the three herbs used in a classic bouquet garni. Bay leaves, which are fairly large, grayish-green specimens, are nearly always sold dried, and are added to stews, soups, and other savory dishes. They should be discarded before serving. Turkish bay leaves are greatly preferable to the Californian variety.