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Like a bay leaf in a savory sauce, the bass provides essential tone and depth, even if its flavor isn’t distinguishable at first.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Add the beans, bay leaf, jalapeño, and enough water to cover by 1 inch (about 5 cups).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Armadillo Den Armadillo Den features the Frescadillo Paloma (grapefruit, lime, sea salt and bay leaf), Ford’s Ranch Water (Thai basil sparkling water, cucumber, lemon, basil), and a Blackberry Smash with lemon and agave, all served on tap in the bar’s large outdoor space.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Add the tomatoes, wine, stock, orange juice, bay leaf, salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Add the beans, bay leaf, jalapeño, and enough water to cover by 1 inch (about 5 cups).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Armadillo Den Armadillo Den features the Frescadillo Paloma (grapefruit, lime, sea salt and bay leaf), Ford’s Ranch Water (Thai basil sparkling water, cucumber, lemon, basil), and a Blackberry Smash with lemon and agave, all served on tap in the bar’s large outdoor space.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Add the tomatoes, wine, stock, orange juice, bay leaf, salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bay leaf
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“Bay leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20leaf. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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