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Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• vegetable oil
• russet potato
• cumin
• paprika
• salt
• water
• chipotle pepper
• paprika
• black pepper
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• chipotle pepper
• tomato paste
• sherry vinegar
• mayonnaise
• salt
• paprika
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 To make the sauce: Combine garlic, smoked paprika, and salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate sauce.
2. 2 To make the spice blend: Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, and chipotle chile powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 To make the potatoes: Pour water into a large saucepan. Stir salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves into water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Stir potatoes into seasoned water, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily insert into the center of a potato cube. Drain potatoes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Add cooled potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Toss in a bowl with spice blend; drizzle sauce on top or serve as a dipping sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• artichoke
• lemon juice
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Cut and discard stems from artichokes, making sure bottoms of each artichoke are flat. Cut and discard top 1 inch (or so) of each artichoke. Snip thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.
2. 2 Fill bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add lemon, garlic, and bay leaf. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
3. 3 Place artichokes in the basket, resting on flattened bottoms.
4. 4 Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until leaves can be easily pulled from artichokes, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Kelly

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• gelatin
• water
• vegetable juice
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• onion
• celery

Instructions

1. 1 Fully dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a mixing bowl.
2. 2 Combine vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, and bay leaf in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cloves.
3. 3 Stir onion and celery into vegetable juice.
4. 4 Pour vegetable juice mixture over dissolved gelatin; stir gently to blend.
5. 5 Refrigerate until set completely, about 1 hour.

By Barbara Zavadil

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• garlic
• salt
• artichoke
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place steamer in the pot. Add artichokes, trimmed top facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
3. 3 Cool until easily handled. Pull off outer petals one at a time. Pull through teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal. Discard remaining petal. Spoon out fuzzy center near the stem and discard. Eat the bottom whole or cut into pieces.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• black-eyed pea
• water
• ham hock
• black pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly, sorting and discarding any tiny pebbles or other debris.
2. 2 Place black-eyed peas, 3 cups water, ham hocks, bay leaf, pepper, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until peas and ham hocks are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. If ham hocks require further cooking, simmer in water in a separate pot until meat is easily pulled from the bone.
3. 3 Cool ham hocks and remove meat from the bone. Return ham meat to the stockpot. Discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.

By DOUET

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• corn
• salt
• white vinegar
• sugar
• pickling spice
• cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse corn and place in a large bowl with salt and enough water to cover. Refrigerate. Sterilize two 1-quart jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice together in a large stock pot: add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
3. 3 Drain and rinse corn under cold water. Add to boiling pickling mixture. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove corn with a slotted spoon, and fill the sterile jars. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves from the liquid and discard. Fill the jars of corn with the vinegar mixture to within ½ inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes. Refrigerate after opening.

By TRISH

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• lentil
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• marjoram
• sage
• thyme
• carrot
• celery
• green bell pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix water, lentils, stewed tomatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme, and bay leaf together in a 3-quart casserole dish.
3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in carrots and celery; cover and continue to bake until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in bell pepper, then sprinkle Cheddar over top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

By Tiffany

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• jasmine rice
• long-grain white rice
• ginger
• red chili flake
• turmeric
• salt
• water
• coconut milk
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Place rice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add grated ginger, kosher salt, red chili flakes, and turmeric. Pour in water and coconut milk. Whisk until mixture is well combined (do not stir again).
2. 2 Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. When mixture starts to bubble and reaches a low simmer, place bay leaf on the surface, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes without taking off the lid. Remove pan from heat and let sit 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• tomato
• onion
• water
• mustard seed
• mustard powder
• garlic
• black pepper
• soy sauce
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, onion, water, mustard seed, mustard powder, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper in a large, heavy pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir soy sauce through the tomato mixture; continue cooking another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Remove bay leaf to serve.

By Hmazzz

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• red grape
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• sugar
• red onion
• mustard seed
• black peppercorn
• cinnamon stick
• star anise
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Remove stems and discard any grapes that aren't firm and unblemished. Place grapes in a quart-size mason jar and set aside.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, red onion, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise, and allspice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Carefully pour cooled liquid over grapes and gently swirl the jar to incorporate spices. Cover the jar and refrigerate 1 day before eating.

By CJ

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• kidney bean
• smoked sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, kidney beans, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set slow cooker to Low and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

By DaleAnn82

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken stock
• ham hock
• salt pork
• onion
• white sugar
• red pepper flakes
• collard green
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Add chicken stock, ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and pepper flakes to a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Add collard greens to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

By THYME4MA

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• asparagus
• water
• white wine vinegar
• brown sugar
• jalapeno pepper
• thyme
• garlic
• old bay seasoning
• salt
• black peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Trim asparagus bottoms; pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
2. 2 Bring water, vinegar, sugar, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, Old Bay, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute.
3. 3 Pour enough hot liquid over asparagus in the jar to completely immerse. Cover; cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.

By JOHNNYDEEZ

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pinto bean
• chicken stock
• salt
• black pepper
• tomato
• dark beer
• onion
• cilantro
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Soak beans in a large pot of water, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Drain beans, and refill the pot with chicken stock and enough water to cover beans with 2 inches of liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir beans occasionally throughout the entire cooking process to make sure they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pot.
3. 3 Stir tomatoes, beer, onion, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic, oregano, and bay leaves into the beans. Continue to cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
4. 4 With a potato masher, crush the beans slightly to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.

By KIKI810

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• shortening
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• water
• red bean
• ham hock
• smoked sausage
• celery
• creole seasoning
• thyme
• sage
• hot pepper sauce
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the pot; add smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 hours.
4. 4 Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

By Matt

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pinto bean
• bacon grease
• salt pork
• onion
• celery
• green bell pepper
• black pepper
• chipotle chile powder
• smoked sausage
• parsley
• thyme
• garlic
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place the pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak beans 15 minutes; drain and rinse.
2. 2 Heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir salt pork in hot grease for 1 minute. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, black pepper, and chipotle powder to salt pork; cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
3. 3 Stir smoked sausage, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme into salt pork mixture; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
4. 4 Stir beans into sausage mixture and add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and transfer beans mixture to a slow cooker.
5. 5 Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce to Low and cook until beans are tender, adding water as necessary, about 6 hours more.
6. 6 Mash about 1/4 the beans against the side of the slow cooker crock with the back of a heavy spoon. Continue cooking on Low until beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaves.

By Tami Hanks Baughman

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• butter
• shallot
• garlic
• butter
• mushroom
• beef broth
• red wine
• worcestershire sauce
• thyme
• salt
• pepper
• cornstarch
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the mushrooms once the butter has melted. Cook and stir the mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Pour in the beef broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce; season with the bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, uncovered until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, and stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

By TWIGGS1952

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• tea bag
• chickpea
• vegetable oil
• onion
• tomato
• cilantro
• coriander
• cumin seed
• ginger root
• garlic
• turmeric
• onion
• cayenne pepper
• garam masala

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 cups water, tea bag, and bay leaf into a pot and bring water to a boil. Reserving about 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, stir beans into boiling water. When beans are heated through, discard tea bag and bay leaf. Remove from heat. Drain beans, reserving water, and set aside.
2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced onion until tender. Remove from heat, cool, and mix in reserved garbanzo beans, 1 tomato, and 1/2 the cilantro leaves. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Blend in coriander, cumin seeds, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir for 15 to 20 seconds, until lightly browned. Mix in turmeric. Stir chopped onion into the skillet and cook until tender. Mix in remaining tomatoes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring tomato liquid to a boil and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in boiled garbanzo beans, sliced onion mixture, and enough of the reserved water to attain a thick, gravy-like consistency. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro leaves to serve.

By SHAMMI EDWARDS

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pepper
• salt
• hot pepper sauce
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• ham bone
• mustard powder
• worcestershire sauce
• tomato puree
• maple syrup
• red pepper flakes
• thyme
• garlic
• bacon
• onion
• canola oil
• great northern bean

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon, and cook until onions are tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
2. 2 Place soaked beans in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir in the onion and bacon mixture, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder. Bury the ham bone in the beans, and fill the slow cooker with enough hot water to cover the beans. Add bay leaf to the top.
3. 3 Cover and cook for 5 hours on High, or 10 to 11 hours on Low. Remove bay leaf and season with vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper before serving.

By FINE2THCOMB

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• bacon
• bean cooking liquid
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• worcestershire sauce
• mustard
• molasses
• brown sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• ketchup
• barbecue sauce
• onion
• pork shoulder
• water
• red bean

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Add dry beans to a bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 8 hours, or overnight.
3. 3 Drain beans and transfer to a large pot filled with 3 quarts of cold, fresh water. Add bay leaf, pork shoulder, and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Skim off foam if desired. Let simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Skim off foam if desired. Let simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
5. 5 While beans simmer, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside until needed.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer tender bean mixture to a deep, 15x10-inch baking dish using a spider strainer.
7. 7 Pour in barbecue sauce mixture and 2 ½ cups of the bean cooking liquid. Place bacon slices on top.
8. 8 Bake uncovered in the center of the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 hours.
9. 9 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• gelatin
• dill pickle relish
• pepperoncini pepper
• pimento
• white vinegar
• garlic powder
• pickling spice
• clove
• sage
• black peppercorn
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• pig's foot
• pig ear
• beef tongue

Instructions

1. 1 Place tongues, pig's ears, pig's feet, and onions in a large stock pot; add water to cover. Season with salt, pepper, whole peppercorns, sage, cloves, bay leaves, pickling spice, garlic powder and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until meat is cooked, about 2 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Remove meat; set aside to cool. Strain broth, and measure 8 cups into another pot. Return broth to stove, and let simmer.
3. 3 Peel skin from ears, leaving the ear as intact as possible. Place the ears aside. Remove gristle and fat from pig's feet, and combine with ear trimmings. Cut off large portion of tongue and set aside. Trim loose meat from remainder of tongue, and combine with other trimmings. Put trimmings through a coarse meat grinder, then stir into broth; continue to simmer.
4. 4 Slice tongues into thin strips, and place lengthwise into 2 glass loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches. Slice ears into thin strips, then cut the strips into 1/2 inch pieces. Arrange the ear pieces among the tongue strips. Divide the pimiento and pepperoncini between the two molds. Sprinkle with pickle relish.
5. 5 Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup water. Stir into the simmering broth. Carefully ladle enough broth into each mold to completely cover the meat. Prod with a fork to uniformly distribute. Let stand 15 minutes, then cover with remaining broth. Allow to cool at room temperature, until they begin to jell, 2 to 3 hours. Refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
6. 6 When cool, run a thin knife around the sides of the mold to release the souse. Remove any fat that has accumulated on the surface.

By Jeanie Bean

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken
• water
• tomato soup
• salt
• cabbage
• potato
• carrot
• onion
• parsley
• dill

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook approximately 30 minutes. Remove from water, cool, and shred into bite-size pieces. Discard skin and bones.
2. 2 In a large stock pot, heat 1 gallon of water with tomato soup and salt. Bring to a low boil. Place cabbage, potatoes, carrot, onion, chicken, and bay leaf in pot, and return to a simmer. Cook at a very low simmer until vegetables are tender, approximately 20 minutes. Add parsley and dill, taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed, and serve.

By STAR20

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pearl onion
• salt
• malt vinegar
• pickling spice
• chile pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place the peeled onions in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with cold water. Drain the water into a saucepan and stir in the salt. Bring just to a boil so that the salt dissolves, then cool slightly and pour over the onions. Cover the bowl with a heavy plate so all of the onions stay submerged. Leave onions to stand for 24 hours.
2. 2 Measure the vinegar into a saucepan. Tie the pickling spice into a cloth and add to the vinegar along with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Rinse the onions and pat them dry. Add to the saucepan with the vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Pack the onions into sterile jars and ladle the brine over them until they are covered. Add a dried chile pepper to each jar if you like. Seal with sterile lids and rings and store in a cool dark place for at least 6 weeks before opening.

By AUSSIEMUM1

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• paprika
• chicken stock
• tomato
• lentil
• salt
• black pepper
• white wine
• parmesan cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot. Sauté onions until they are glossy. Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, and paprika, and sauté for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in chicken stock, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Slowly reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour on low to medium heat; or until lentils are tender.
3. 3 Sprinkle soup with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

By Gabriella

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• leek
• chicken
• garlic
• prune
• water
• white rice
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Cut off the leek tops (the dark green, fibrous parts) and wash well. Set aside the leek bottoms.
2. 2 Put clean leak tops in the bottom of a large pot. Place chicken on top and add bay leaf, garlic, dried plums, and 3 quarts water. Set over high heat until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and simmer gently, occasionally pushing the chicken under the liquid with tongs, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, prepare leek bottoms by trimming off the root ends and slicing them in half lengthwise. Turn leeks and cut crosswise into ½-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl and fill with cold water so leeks are floating. Toss with your hands to loosen dirt. Grab leeks with your hands, shake gently to remove water, and transfer to another bowl. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
4. 4 Carefully lift chicken with two forks, let liquid drain from the cavity, and place it in a bowl. Separate meat from skin and bones. Tear meat into bite-sized pieces put in the refrigerator until needed.
5. 5 Place skin and bones back into the pot and gently simmer for 1 more hour.
6. 6 Set a colander in a bowl. Use a skimmer spoon to transfer all solids from the broth to the colander. Discard solids and transfer any broth back to the pot.
7. 7 Add half of the sliced leeks to the pot with salt, pepper, and rice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, skimming some fat off if you want and adding more water if it's reducing down too much.
8. 8 Add remaining sliced leeks, chicken, and thyme. Simmer over medium-low for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pork rib
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil
• onion
• water
• allspice berry

Instructions

1. 1 Season pork ribs with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ribs until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in water; add allspice berries and bay leaves. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Jola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• beef stew meat
• onion
• beef broth
• red wine vinegar
• egg noodle
• gingersnap cookie
• brown sugar
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Combine beef, onion, beef broth, vinegar, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
4. 4 Remove bay leaves from beef mixture; stir in crushed gingersnaps and brown sugar. Cook beef mixture on Low until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve sauerbraten over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.

By Jamie_LBGC

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• fabada bean
• lima bean
• salt pork
• water
• saffron
• serrano ham
• chorizo sausage
• morcilla sausage
• blood sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Cover beans with ample hot water and allow to stand overnight.
2. 2 Fill a Dutch oven 1/2 full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt pork, and allow to boil for 5 minutes, then remove. Pour out water.
3. 3 Drain water from beans and place them into Dutch oven. Pour in 10 cups of water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15 minutes, skimming and discarding the foam that forms on top. Stir in saffron, salt pork, and diced ham; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and morcilla sausages, and cook for 5 minutes more. Skim any foam that forms on top.
4. 4 Reduce heat to low, add bay leaf, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours, adding water if needed to keep beans moist. Allow beans to stand for 20 minutes off of the heat before serving.

By Mary Beth

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• canning jar
• lid
• ring
• zucchini
• onion
• carrot
• garlic
• dill
• black peppercorn
• allspice berry
• mustard seed
• water
• vinegar
• salt
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cut the zucchini into thirds. Remove seeds and cut into strips.
2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Divide onion, carrot, garlic, and dill among hot, sterilized jars. Pack zucchini slices vertically into jars. Divide peppercorns, allspice berries, mustard seed, and bay leaves among jars.
3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar and salt is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and ladle evenly into jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top.
4. 4 Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 7 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Jola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken gizzard
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• white wine vinegar
• corn oil
• black peppercorn
• green olive
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken gizzards in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
2. 2 While gizzards are simmering, mix together onion, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, oil, bay leaves, olives, and peppercorns in a large bowl. When ready, drain gizzards and mix into bowl. Season with salt to taste and marinate at least an hour in refrigerator.

By Nitzy