ChristmasFresh & ChilledBakeryFood CupboardFrozenBeer, Wine & SpiritsTea, Coffee & Soft DrinksHouseholdToiletries, Health & BeautyBaby & ToddlerPetHomeShop by OccasionNewOrganic ShopFirst For WelfareDietary & LifestyleWaitrose BrandsBrandsNewEveryday ValueChristmas TurkeyChristmas DinnerDesserts, Pudding & CakeParty FoodMince PiesChocolate, Sweets & NutsAdvent CalendarsChristmas CrackersNo.1 ChristmasCards, Gifts, Wrap and DecorationsNewWine, Fizz & DrinksChristmas CheeseboardChristmas Breakfast & BrunchChristmas Free FromFresh FruitFresh VegetablesIn Season Fruit & VegetablesFresh Salad & HerbsReady MealsFresh MeatFresh Chicken & PoultryChilled Fish & SeafoodMilk, Butter & EggsCheeseYogurtsCooked Meats, Deli & DipsPies, Quiches & Savoury SnacksDessertsParty FoodEasy To Cook MealsFresh Pizza & Garlic BreadFresh Pasta & SaucesFresh SoupsChilled Juice, Smoothies & DrinksVegetarian FoodVeganFood To GoChristmas BakeryBreadFresh BreadCakes & TartsRolls, Bagels & ThinsBaguettes, Ciabatta & Continental BreadsWraps, Tortillas & Pitta BreadBirthday & Celebration CakesCroissants, Brioche & PastriesCrumpets, Pancakes & WafflesDoughnuts, Muffins & CookiesPart Baked Bread & RollsTeacakes, Fruit Loaves & SconesPatisserieBreakfast CerealCrisps, Snacks & NutsChocolate & SweetsBiscuits & CrackersTins, Cans & PacketsRice, Pasta & PulsesSugar & Home BakingJam, Honey & SpreadsDried Herbs, Oils & VinegarCondiments, Dressings & MarinadesJarred Goods, Pickles & OlivesDessertsCooking Sauces & Meal KitsIce Cream, Frozen Yogurt & SorbetsFrozen Vegetables, Herbs & RiceFrozen Fish & SeafoodFrozen Meat & PoultryFrozen Chips & PotatoesFrozen Ready MealsFrozen DessertsFrozen Fruits & Smoothie MixesFrozen Bread, Croissants & PastryFrozen PizzaFrozen Snacks & Party FoodFrozen Vegetarian FoodFrozen VeganIce CubesWineChampagne & Sparkling WineBeerCiderSpirits & LiqueursCocktails & Pre Mixed DrinksAlcohol Free and Low Alcohol DrinksTonic & MixersIce Cubes, Lemons & LimesGlassware & BarwareGiftsTeaCoffeeHot Chocolate & MaltsWaterSquash & CordialsJuicesFizzy DrinksAdult Drinks & MixersSports & Energy DrinksFunctional & Wellness DrinksKids & Lunchbox DrinksLaundry & DetergentsToilet RollsCleaning CupboardDishwashingGeneral HouseholdKitchen RollsCling Film, Foils & Food StorageCandles & Air FreshenersBin BagsEco FriendlyTissuesLight BulbsBath, Shower & SoapDental CareHair CarePharmacy & HealthFacial SkincareDeodorants & Body SpraysBody CareHealth & Beauty GiftingTissuesMen's ToiletriesShaving & Hair RemovalSensitive Bladder & IncontinenceNatural BeautyTights & SocksPeriod & Intimate CareSun Creams & After SunBaby & Toddler FoodMilk & FormulaBaby & Toddler ToiletriesBaby & Toddler WipesNappies & PantsBottles & Breast Feeding AccessoriesBaby & Toddler HealthcareBrandsBaby & Child ToysBaby Toys, Clothing & LaundryCatsDogsBird FoodShop By BrandTreatsCook & DineBeddingBath & Bathroom AccessoriesGarden & OutdoorCandles & Home FragranceHome AccessoriesFresh Flowers & PlantsToysCards, Gifts & PartyReusable BagsElectricalsStationery, Home Office & ElectricalsSewing, Clothes Care & RepairUtilityNewsagent & TobacconistChristmas at HomeNewsagentsGiftsCharcuterieEasy Cook DinnerLunchbox EssentialsWork from Home LunchBottomless BrunchBreakfast on the GoMovie NightFresh, Chilled & BakeryDrinksFood CupboardHousehold & FamilyToiletries, Health & BeautyFrozenDuchy OrganicFresh & ChilledBakeryFrozenFood CupboardTea, Coffee & Soft DrinksBeer, Wine & SpiritsFree FromPet FoodBabyBeautyHouseholdBetter Chicken CommitmentFree Range PorkBritish LambFree Range EggsBritish BeefContinental CharcuterieResponsibly Sourced Fish30 Plants a WeekVeganFree FromVegetarianHealthy OptionsAlcohol Free and Low Alcohol DrinksKosherB CorpFairtradeFunctional & Wellness DrinksPlant LivingMeat FreeNo.1 Waitrose & PartnersAngela Hartnett with WaitroseEssential Waitrose & PartnersDuchy Organic Waitrose & PartnersCooks IngredientsThe Levantine TablePlantLivingWaitrose & Partners FoundationLeckford EstateOttolenghiWildfarmedGymkhana SaucesHackney GelatoDr VeganAll Dressed UpAll Things ButterBang! Curry KitsBaz & CoBlanco NinoBlue TuracoFrejaHip PopKeto HanaLiving ThingsLuscombe DrinksOcean SaverOdyseaOle & SteenPlanet FarmsPresto CoffeePunchyRhythm 108Spruce Modern SquashSurrealTap SocialThe Estate DairyThe Glorious MessThe Good Crisp CompanyTiba TempehTishooTonic HealthTorresWilderbeeYumma CandyReady Made Pancakes & CrepesPancake Mix & IngredientsToppings & SaucesVegan & Free From PancakesFruit, Veg & SaladChilled Meat & FishDairy & EggsFood CupboardBakery & DeliFrozenTea, Coffee & Soft DrinksHealth & BeautyPet & HouseholdBooksNewspapersTobacconistNursery & Pre-SchoolMenyuJapanese IngredientsSushi and BowlsJapanese Sake and BeerJapanese Desserts and DrinksValentine's Day Chocolate & SweetsValentine's Day Gifts, Cards & WrapBurns Supper InspirationDessertsWhiskyCooking IngredientsReady MealsAccessoriesVitamin DIronFemale HealthFruit and VegetablesMeat and FishDairy and Eggs
Bay leaf recipes
bay leaf
No Mediterranean or Italian dish is complete without a flavoursome bay leaf or two. Add these big, shiny leaves at the start of the cooking process to slowly infuse the dish with their robust aroma.
Filter
Saffron & cardamom chicken with cranberry salsa
Quick-pickled pears with hazelnuts
Lamb & onion meatball freekeh pilaf
Shahi saffron & potato pulao
Bacon, blueberry & Brie toastie
Sticky onion & porcini mushroom soup
The best coq au vin
The best leek & potato soup
Vegetable pastitsio
Blue cheese & butter bean salad with blackberry vinaigrette
Confit garlic spread
Greek-style lamb with radish & mint tzatziki
Salami ragù
Butterflied leg of lamb with aubergine, roast tomatoes, mint, honey & preserved lemon relish
Puy lentils with smoked haddock & watercress
Pescado a la Veracruzana
The best seafood chowder
Roast beef top rump with beefy roasties & anchovy hollandaise
Roast beef topside with tomatoes, garlic & Madeira
The best pot roast beef
Egg biryani
Buttery tomato chickpeas & orecchiette
Whisky peppercorn sauce
Lemon drizzle cake with bay leaf syrup
Pork & cider with winter squash and pearl barley
The best minestrone soup
Sausages with lentils & pickled grapes
Sausage, shallot & lentil one-pot
Roast beef with date & tamarind
Spiced whole chicken with herby rice
Roast beef with port & blackberry sauce
Shahi paneer
Chicken with sauerkraut, bacon & apples
Lemony one-pan chicken & rice (tavuk kapama)
Steak à l’échalote
Braised fennel with goat's cheese
Roast baby tomatoes & chickpeas with bay and garlic
Peach melba tatin
Lamb with apricots & ginger
Garlicky white beans, leeks & cod
Slow-roast lamb shoulder with beer & carrots
Adraki chicken
Potatoes dauphinoise
Braised Puy lentils & red cabbage
Chipotle black beans with hake
Vermont baked beans
Chicory gratin
Indian-spiced lamb shoulder
Clementine cosmo
Sailor's clams (almejas a la marinera)
Charred rib-eye steak with guacasalsa
Mushroom Bourguignon
Griddled harissa halloumi with lentil, pomegranate, courgette & mint
The best beef Bourguignon