Bay leaves

Nec111 · ‎06-16-2014

When your recipe calls for bay leaves do you put it in? I just skip over it in the recipes, but now I wonder if it does make a difference. What is your experience with the taste?

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

Yes, of course you put bay leaves in if the recipe calls for it. Why wouldn't you? I mean if the recipe calls for basil, do you leave it out?

Bay leaves are wonderful. Try it that's the only way you'll learn to cook. Taste & experiment.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Oh I always add more bay leaves than the recipe calls for. I love the taste of my sauces with bay leaves added!

"Pure Michigan"

Helping · ‎01-22-2011

You bet I do! My Mom always used them in pot roast, so I do too. I get a bag at Penzey's when I need them.

Snicks1 · ‎07-28-2012

Yes, always use bay leaves when recipes call for them. They add wonderful flavor to many dishes. If they are on the small side, I do add at least 1 more than called for in the recipe. I also get them in bags from Penzey's Spices.

"To each their own, in all things".

Nec111 · ‎06-16-2014

The idea of having to find it and remove it did not seem like it is worth it. As far as other spices go, I don't always use what is in the recipe and change the recipe to my taste.

Nec111 · ‎06-16-2014

Now I will try it, thanks for your answers.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

Yes of course I do. I like the flavor of bay leaves.

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DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

On 9/18/2014 nec111 said: The idea of having to find it and remove it did not seem like it is worth it. As far as other spices go, I don't always use what is in the recipe and change the recipe to my taste.

I always make a recipe as written the first time and then makes changes if necessary. You are missing out on a lot of flavors that are out there.