Like bay leaves, epazote stalks and leaves release their aroma when heated, which is why recipes drop both into soups and stews. You'll want to remove epazote stems from the finished dish due to ...

Bay leaves are also easily accessible, and most home cooks keep bay leaves for use in multiple recipes. Epazote, while not as ...

Meanwhile, to make the sardine ‘stew’, heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and sweat the onion, garlic, dried epazote, or oregano, and chilli until very soft. Add the passata and ...