In the spirit of FIFA’s World Cup, today the world’s most beloved comfort food, the humble potato, is taking center stage at Spud Stadium for the ultimate culinary showdown: The Potato World Cup, only to be viewed on replay right here! The rules are simple. Four iconic potato dishes will battle it out in a high-stakes tournament to determine which one deserves to be crowned the World Potato Champion. The official cheerleaders are none other than three SPICE + LEAF fan favorit

Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread with Edible Flowers This Easy Focaccia Bread is one of those recipes that never fails to impress. It’s also wonderfully approachable, perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. I’ve even made this with toddlers as young as 3 years old, and they absolutely love it, especially when it comes time to knead the dough. One of the things I appreciate most about this recipe is how quick it is. Unlike many traditional focaccia recipes, this one re

Homemade Pickles Making homemade pickles in a brine is easy! When I bite into a crisp pickle, it always takes me back to my childhood and to my favorite local Jewish deli on the westside of Los Angeles, Juniors. There were always pickles on the table when you sat down, and my hand would dive straight in for the new pickles, or half sours, the ones that had not been brined for too long. They still had that perfect crunch and a mild, fresh flavor. Every once in a while, I get a

Chinese Five Spice Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Tofu Weeknight dinners can feel like a grind, and deciding what to make can be a chore. An easy weekday stir-fry with Chinese Five Spice is a simple way to get dinner on the table with minimal prep, using ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. Quick, flexible, and endlessly customizable, a stir-fry makes weeknight cooking both painless and delicious—especially with SPICE + LEAF Chinese Five Spice. Jar of