Sunday, September 11, 2011

Bay in recipes

How to use these fragrant leaves

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Cooking with fresh laurel leaves

Here is a recipe that uses quite a few FRESH bay leaves. It is a perfect introduction to the spicy flavor of this herb. The fresh bay leaves add a nutmeg flavor to this old favorite. Be sure to only use fresh leaves in this recipe, as dried do not impart enough flavor.

Rice Pudding with Bay

Serves 4

• 1 ½ cups milk
• 15 fresh bay leaves, lightly crushed
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups cooked short-grain rice
• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Hot water (for the oven)

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