bay leaf

noun

Definition of bay leaf

: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking

Examples of bay leaf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When the oil is hot, add the onion, thyme, bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. — Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021 Add the thyme and bay leaf and stir for 20 seconds. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2021 Pack the onion, chile and bay leaf in a half-pint jar. — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2021 Meanwhile, in a coffee or tea filter, tuck in the rosemary, thyme, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf. — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 Black truffle oil from Regalis Food is combined with caramelized mushrooms, thyme, fresh bay leaf, port, sherry vinegar, Madeira wine and parmesan cheese to create the flavorful spread. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 Oct. 2021 Stir in beef, carrots and bay leaf and use rubber spatula to scrape down sides of pot. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 4 Oct. 2021 In a large pot over medium heat, add the ghee, cumin seeds, asafoetida, bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021 Add the bay leaf, 1 1/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt. — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021

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