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Bay leaves are a fragrant leaf from the laurel treeused as an herb. Bay leaves are availablewholeâeither fresh or driedâor ground into apowder. The leaves are added to slow-cookedrecipes, such as soups, sauces, and stews, andare removed before serving the dish. They have afloral and herbal scent reminiscent of oregano andthyme and are used more often than any otherherb