| 11. | Add the thyme, bay leaves, star anise and olives.
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| 12. | The preferred spices in Extremaduran cuisine are bay leaves and anise.
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| 13. | Bruise garlic cloves and toss on roast along with the bay leaves.
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| 14. | Total time : 40 minutes, plus marinating 18 bay leaves
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| 15. | Add 5 quarts water, the thyme, peppercorns and bay leaves.
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| 16. | Remove and discard bay leaves, and season with salt.
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| 17. | Add the vinegar, bay leaves and thyme and simmer 5 minutes.
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| 18. | Add chestnuts, wild rice, bay leaves and stock to pot.
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| 19. | Stick bay leaves in soups, stews and long-simmered mixtures.
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| 20. | Saute the vegetables and bay leaves in the butter for 2 minutes.
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