"Bay leaves are safe to use in cooking but should be removed before consuming the dish because they can be hard and sharp," dietitian Jamie Nadeau, RD, tells USA TODAY.

Bay leaf oil, extracted from the leaves of the bay laurel tree, is a powerful essential oil with a rejuvenating and uplifting ...

Are you a bay leaf believer? Or do you think these leaves add little in the way of flavor. Read on to find out whether it's ...

Bay leaves, derived from the Laurus nobilis plant and native to the Mediterranean, are commonly used in cooking for their ...

A simple trick can take your lentil soup to the next level: add two to three bay leaves while the lentils are simmering. The ...

The debate over whether bay leaves actually do anything in cooking is ongoing. While some chefs swear that they add a vital flavor profile, others — including celebrity chef Ina Garten — have ...