Boiling and steaming tips
Using bay leaves to flavor stocks
January 3, 2007
Bay leaves have a very distinct flavour and they are often used to flavour stocks for soups or stews. Use 1 large bay leaf for every 2 litres (about 1/2 a gallon) of liquid.
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