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Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• creole seasoning
• thyme
• oregano
• garlic powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix together crushed bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

By HEBEGEBE

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• beet
• garlic
• peppercorn
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Distribute beet chunks between two jars with lids. Add 2 cloves garlic, 3 peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf to each jar.
2. 2 Combine water and salt in a bowl to make the brine; stir until salt is completely dissolved. Pour enough brine into the jars to completely cover the beets.
3. 3 Screw on lids and let jars sit at room temperature until foam starts to appear on top, about 1 week. Transfer jars to a cool place (50 degrees F, 10 degrees C) for 2 to 3 days after foam appears. Store in the refrigerator.

By Magpie

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• mustard seed
• allspice berry
• coriander seed
• red pepper flakes
• ginger
• cinnamon stick
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place mustard seeds, allspice berries, coriander seeds, and pepper flakes into a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
3. 3 Shake to combine. Add ginger to the jar, seal, and shake again.
4. 4 Add crumbled bay leaves, cinnamon stick halves, and cloves to the jar. Seal and shake once more to combine.
5. 5 Store in a tightly sealed jar for up to 1 month.

By Mooseinthekitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• kosher salt
• white sugar
• sage
• basil
• garlic
• black peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water, kosher salt, sugar, sage, basil, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until salt and sugar dissolve completely, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Set pot in an ice bath and stir occasionally until brine cools to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. Refrigerate until fully chilled before using, at least 1 hour.

By Kate

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• kosher salt
• garlic
• clove
• coriander seed
• black peppercorn
• dill weed
• kirby cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, salt, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add cloves, bay leaves, coriander seeds, and peppercorns. Stir until salt is dissolved. Heat over low heat for just a few minutes to bring water to room temperature. The water should not be warm.
2. 2 Select a jar or crock large enough to hold the cucumbers, spices, and some brine. Place some dill flowers over the bottom and top with a few cucumbers. Alternate layers of dill and cucumbers, ending with a layer of dill. Pour pickling brine into the crock. Gently tap or shake the crock to eliminate any air bubbles. Place a small ramekin on the pickles to weigh them down and ensure they stay below the surface of the brining liquid. Top with more brine and cover the crock. Reserve any extra brine to use during the fermentation process.
3. 3 Place the crock where it can ferment at a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 to 24 degrees C). Let pickles ferment for a week, checking every day to ensure they remain submerged; add more brine if necessary. Small bubbles may appear; this is a normal product of the fermentation process.
4. 4 After about eight days, you can skim off the foam. Test a pickle for flavor and crunch. You can continue fermenting them for a couple more days or, if you like them at this point, transfer pickles to a large jar. Fill the jar with the brine from the fermentation process. Cover and store finished pickles in the refrigerator.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• turkey carcass
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• chicken bouillon
• black peppercorn
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine turkey carcass, onions, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken bouillon cubes, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover.
2. 2 Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Remove stockpot from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl; discard solids.

By Julia Monroe

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• beef bone
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• water
• apple cider vinegar
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread beef bones out onto the prepared baking sheet.
2. 2 Roast bones in the preheated oven until browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Place carrots, celery, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves into a slow cooker. Place roasted bones over vegetables, then pour in enough cold water to cover bones. Add apple cider vinegar and kosher salt.
4. 4 Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours. Pour broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and discard any strained solids.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• kosher salt
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• thyme
• rosemary
• black peppercorn
• allspice berry

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together water, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, allspice berries, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Set aside to cool completely before brining turkey.

By Patrick

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• neck
• giblet
• liver
• turkey
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• tangerine
• black peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, turkey neck, giblets (excluding liver), onion, celery, carrot, zest, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, skimming froth occasionally. Add liver and continue cooking at a bare simmer for 30 minutes more.
2. 2 Strain stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Reserve liver for another use. Reserve neck and remaining giblets for gravy. There should be about 3 cups stock. If there is more, return stock to the pan and simmer until reduced to about 3 cups. If there is less, add enough water to measure about 3 cups.

By Stacy M Polcyn

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• mushroom
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• garlic
• bouquet garni
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, bouquet garni, salt, and black pepper in a large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are very soft and liquid is reduced by half, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Strain broth into a jar with a lid; discard solids. Cool before covering and refrigerating.

By wsf

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• butter
• mushroom
• butter
• shallot
• mushroom
• red wine
• thyme
• beef broth
• arrowroot powder
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms; sauté until soft. Remove mushrooms from pan; set aside.
2. 2 Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add shallots; cook and stir until translucent. Add ½ cup chopped mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in red wine, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer until sauce reduces a little, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Dissolve arrowroot in 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Stir remaining broth into sauce; bring to a boil. Whisk in arrowroot mixture, and stir until thick. Add reserved mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

By Jimmi

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• beef soup bone
• onion
• carrot
• water
• tomato
• potato
• celery
• parsnip
• parsley
• salt
• thyme
• garlic
• black peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Trim root end off onion, then slice or quarter onion, peel and all. Place onion and carrots into a large, shallow roasting pan with beef bones.
3. 3 Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven, turning bones occasionally, until bones are well browned, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Drain off fat. Transfer browned bones, onion, and carrots to a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and rinse; pour this liquid into the soup pot.
5. 5 Add tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, whole parsley sprigs, salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot. Pour in remaining 12 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 hours. Strain stock. Discard meat, vegetables, and seasonings.

By Wolverine

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• turkey neck
• giblet
• chicken broth
• onion
• carrot
• white wine
• celery leaf
• garlic
• turkey drippings
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut turkey neck in half. Set liver aside.
2. 2 Combine neck, giblets, broth, onions, carrots, wine, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add liver and simmer for 30 minutes more.
3. 3 Mix flour and butter together to form a thick paste.
4. 4 Remove and discard neck and giblets. Strain broth, pressing vegetables to extract liquid. Discard vegetables. Add turkey drippings. Add flour mixture gradually and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook until desired thickness is reached, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Tikeren

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• brown sugar
• paprika
• mustard powder
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• basil
• coriander seed
• savory
• thyme
• black pepper
• white pepper
• cumin
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, bay leaves, coriander, savory, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cumin, and salt. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature until ready to use.

By Martha

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• vegetable oil
• turkey neck
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• marsala wine
• water
• porcini mushroom
• garlic
• butter
• porcini mushroom
• flour
• heavy cream
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place turkey necks in the Dutch oven and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until onion is soft and slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Pour Marsala wine over turkey necks; increase heat to high and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Simmer until wine is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in water, 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then decrease heat to low; simmer, skimming any foam or fat that rises to the top. Cover the Dutch oven almost completely; simmer until meat is falling off the bones, 4 to 5 hours. Strain turkey stock carefully into a clean container and cool completely, about 2 hours.
4. 4 Place 1/4 ounce dry porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water; soak until mushrooms are soft enough to dice, about 15 minutes. Drain, squeezing out excess water, and dice. Set aside.
5. 5 Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add diced porcini mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
6. 6 Stir flour into mushrooms and butter; cook and stir until flour is no longer gritty, about 3 minutes.
7. 7 Whisk in turkey stock, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is 1/3 reduced and thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pepper
• salt
• heavy cream
• cream sherry
• tomato paste
• all-purpose flour
• lemon juice
• seasoned salt
• parsley
• black peppercorn
• thyme
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• lobster meat
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add lobster, celery, carrots, onion, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, seasoned salt, and lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour and tomato paste; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add sherry; cook off the alcohol, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Add heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; simmer until sauce thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh-sieve; discard solids. Season with salt and black pepper.

By JENNYCUP

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• black pepper
• salt
• heavy cream
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• water
• porcini mushroom
• porcini mushroom
• garlic
• water
• marsala wine
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• turkey neck
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown turkey necks in hot oil, about 6 minutes per side. Add the onion, celery, and carrots; cook until the vegetables begin to soften and brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in the Marsala wine, and scrape and dissolve any browned meat and vegetable bits off the bottom of the pan. Raise heat to high; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
2. 2 Stir in 2 quarts of cold water, bay leaf, garlic cloves, and 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms. Bring to a simmer, and turn heat to low. As stock simmers, skim and discard any foam that comes to the top. Cover partially, and simmer on very low heat for 4-5 hours. Strain out solids, and set broth aside to cool.
3. 3 In a bowl, cover 1/4 ounce dried porcini with 1 cup hot water; allow to rehydrate for 10 minutes. Remove mushrooms from water, and chop fine. Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and brown mushrooms, about 10 minutes. Stir flour into mushrooms and butter, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Whisk in broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, and raise heat to medium high; bring gravy to a boil.
4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook gravy until reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir often. Just before serving, stir in cream, and season with salt and black pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• black pepper
• salt
• thyme
• basil
• oregano
• saffron
• paprika
• red pepper flake
• orange
• white wine
• clam juice
• chicken bouillon granules
• water
• tomato
• garlic
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• onion
• celery
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
3. 3 Stir in clam juice and white wine. Season with orange zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, and thyme.
4. 4 Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

By NancySacTown

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
• black cumin seed
• black peppercorn
• cinnamon stick
• green cardamom seed
• fennel seed
• clove
• mace
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom seeds, bay leaves, fennel seeds, cloves, and mace. Dry-roast until fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Cool spice mixture, then add nutmeg. Grind spice mixture in a spice grinder or coffee grinder into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

By Richard Willey

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• olive oil
• garlic
• tomato
• tomato puree
• oregano
• parsley
• romano cheese
• parmesan cheese
• onion powder

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until aromatic and tender, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, parsley, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, bay leaves and onion powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 40 minutes.

By EIORE

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• olive oil
• green onion
• garlic
• parsley
• thyme
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Chop carrot, celery, and onion into 1-inch chunks.
3. 3 Heat oil in a soup pot over high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften and begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
5. 5 Strain. Discard vegetables.
6. 6 Enjoy!

By Stan Webber

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• plum tomato
• honey
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• water
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• lemon juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 10 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Place tomatoes, honey, oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Remove the cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. 3 While tomatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until onions are softened but not browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Transfer cooked tomatoes to a food mill placed over a bowl; purée in batches, separating tomato pulp and juice from tomato skins and seeds.
5. 5 Return tomato pulp and juice to the stockpot. Stir in cooked onions and garlic. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, over medium-high heat until sauce thickens and reduces by about half, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
6. 6 Transfer the jars and lids from simmering water to a dry towel.
7. 7 Place 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt into each jar. Ladle hot tomato sauce into the sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
8. 8 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 the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process until the jars are fully sealed, about 45 minutes.
9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool dark area.

By ScandoGirl

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• white vinegar
• water
• sea salt
• cauliflower
• hot chile pepper
• garlic
• mustard seed
• black peppercorn
• coriander seed
• dill seed
• allspice berry
• red pepper flake

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect three quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
3. 3 Pack each sterilized jar with equal amounts of cauliflower, chile peppers, garlic, mustard seed, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill seeds, allspice berries, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Pour vinegar mixture into jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. 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.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• jalapeno pepper
• onion
• carrot
• white vinegar
• water
• pickling salt
• sugar
• garlic
• oregano
• black peppercorn
• cumin seed
• calcium chloride

Instructions

1. 1 Remove the stems from jalapenos and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Remove some or all of the seeds, as desired, by rinsing jalapenos several times in a bowl with cold water and swirling until the seeds break off.
2. 2 Inspect six pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jalapenos are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Toss jalapenos, onion, and carrots together in a bowl.
4. 4 Combine vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
5. 5 Place 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds in each jar. Distribute jalapeno mixture among the jars, packing jars tightly without crushing the vegetables.
6. 6 Pour boiling pickling liquid over the vegetables, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles and add 1/8 teaspoon calcium chloride to each jar.
7. 7 Wipe jar rims clean and place lids on jars. Put on bands and close tightly.
8. 8 Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the lid of the canning pot. Let the jars sit in the hot liquid for 5 minutes, then remove and let them cool for 24 hours. Wait at least 2 days before serving, or up to 1 to 2 weeks.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• roma tomato
• olive oil
• onion
• lemon juice
• red wine
• celery
• basil
• red sweet pepper
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, in batches, to boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from boiling water; plunge into ice water. Peel off tomato skins; cut in half. Remove seeds using your finger or a spoon. Place in a colander to drain.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, red wine, celery, basil, bell pepper, garlic, salt, bay leaves, and black pepper in a large pot over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Inspect 8 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until tomato sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Pack tomato sauce into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canner 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 35 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, 8 hours to overnight. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By dhires

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• tomato
• butter
• olive oil
• carrot
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• burgundy wine
• basil
• italian seasoning
• celery
• tomato paste

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
3. 3 Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, about 1 minute.
4. 4 Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice bath. Let rest until cool enough to handle.
5. 5 Remove peels, squeeze out seeds and chop 8 tomatoes.
6. 6 Puree tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Chop remaining 2 tomatoes and set aside.
7. 7 Heat butter and oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
8. 8 Pour in pureed tomatoes, then stir in chopped tomatoes, wine, basil, and Italian seasoning. Place celery stalks and bay leaf in the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
9. 9 Stir in tomato paste; simmer for an additional 2 hours. Discard celery and bay leaf and serve.

By MOLSON7

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• butter
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• ground beef
• ground pork
• tomato
• oregano
• tarragon
• sage
• rosemary
• black pepper
• salt
• mushroom

Instructions

1. 1 In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onions, carrot, and celery with the 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add the beef and pork and cook until brown. Add chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, tarragon, sage, rosemary, and bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an hour.
2. 2 Near completion of cooking time add in mushrooms and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.

By Marica van Wynen

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• olive oil
• onion
• tomato
• garlic
• red wine
• honey
• basil
• oregano
• marjoram
• salt
• black pepper
• fennel seed
• red pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in red wine, honey, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper; simmer and cook until herbs have flavored the sauce, about 30 minutes more.
5. 5 Add balsamic vinegar; still well to combine. Discard bay leaf.

By KerriWarmus

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