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Recipes with bay leaves

5 recipes

Chicken Adobo

Tender braised chicken in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper for a simple weeknight dinner.

70min, Dinner, Quick & Easy

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Slow-simmered stovetop gumbo with dark roux, shredded chicken and spicy sausage — hearty 90-minute Cajun-style stew for family dinners.

110min, Dinner

Beef Barbacoa (Slow-Braised, 3-Hour)

Slow-braised shredded beef with smoky chilies, warm spices and bright citrus—perfect for tacos, bowls, or sandwiches in about 3 hours.

200min, Lunch, Dinner

Chicken Marbella (Prunes, Olives & Capers Braise, 60-Minute)

Oven-braised chicken with sweet prunes, briny olives, capers and white wine for a rich, make-ahead Mediterranean-style weeknight or dinner party dish.

60min, Dinner, Quick & Easy

Pork Carnitas (Slow-Braised, Crispy Finish)

Slow-braised pork shoulder in citrus and spices, finished crisp for tender, shreddable carnitas—perfect for tacos, bowls, or sandwiches in 3 hours.

200min, Dinner, Quick & Easy