Skip the packet, and make your own homemade cup of noodles! There’s something so satisfying about having a soup like this assembled and ready in the fridge. With summer vacation behind us (sigh . Sally Vargas its time to settle into fall routines. These DIY noodle cups are going to rock your re-entry to school and work. Homemade Noodle Cups Make Lunch Easy! Sally Vargas I eat pretty much the same thing for breakfast every morning with few variations and I dont mind that....

Easy, small-batch homemade fig jam in about 15 minutes. Late summer is a busy season at my parent’s house. with a look of hopeful anticipation. Elise Bauer Microwave jam, what’s that? She learned this technique years ago from Sunset Magazine (1979) and never looked back. Now that I’ve finally tried her approach, I can see the appeal. Elise Bauer This spicy, orange-y fig jam is a cinch to make. We used mild green figs because we grow them, but you could easily use the darker Mission figs....

Homemade flour tortillas are made with just four simple ingredients. As for me, Ill take a warm buttered tortilla for a snack any day of the week. And when I need an extra lift, a schmear of jam cures what ails me. Sally Vargas How can flour, salt, fat, and water just four ingredientsbring so much joy? Because homemade tortillas hot off the griddle are fresh and made with love....

Deep-fried twice to ensure a crispy outside and a fluffy interior. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan I’m a sucker for a French fry. I love a good fry hot off the fryer with a starchy inside and a crispy, salty coating. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan With a few essential techniques, you, too, can achieve a satisfying and crispy fry at home. How To Make French Fries at Home Homemade French fries involve a three-step process....

Balsamic caramelized onions make the best crowd-pleasing onion dip ever. I’ve always been a fan of onion dip, have you? Especially with ruffled potato chips. Elise Bauer The key is to caramelize the onions first. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer A Party Favorite This French onion dip is easy to put together! it’s possible for you to also prepare the onions a couple of days in advance if necessary. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer...

Youll want to put on everything. They are also great addition tocheese platters. My version is spicier and sweeter than most store-bought ones Ive had. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans What is Giardiniera? Giardiniera means gardener in Italian. As you may guess, its essentially a garden in a jaryou can use a wide range of vegetables. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans I like to use cauliflower, carrots, celery, and peppers....

Transforming basic ingredients into a refreshing homemade ginger ale is easy! Lunch was fabulous, truly. One menu item that struck my fancy was homemade ginger ale, which they made fresh to order. Eliezer Martinez She gave me a general idea, which I have attempted to recreate in the steps shown here. The diner version included a little touch of ground clove and cardamom if I recall correctly. I didn’t add those spices, but even without them the ginger ale still turned out just great!...

Make this easy, healthy, gluten-free snack today! Granola bars are one of the most convenient foods. Once you master a versatile recipe like this one, the sky’s the limit. Kalisa Marie Martin And, another great add on is everything in this recipe happens to begluten-free. This is in large part due to the inclusion of corn syrup. Just two tablespoons makes all the difference in creating this craveable texture. Kalisa Marie Martin...

With our step-by-step photos and instructions, it’s easy to make your own small-batch grape juice! Late September and early October is Concord grape season in California’s central valley. It’s more like nectar than store bought juice, thick and smooth. Elise Bauer Homemade Grape Juice Is Best Enjoyed Fresh We like to dilute ours a bit with sparkling water. So when it’s in season, we drink it up. I’m pretty sure you could use this grape juice recipe with any kind of sweet grape you like....

It takes just 30 minutes to make. Plus, how many times have you tried a food from your childhood only to be disappointed? (Im looking at you, SpaghettiOs.) Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower My world was rocked when I figured out it takes about five extra minutes to makehomemadeHamburger Macaroni. Now I dont have to wistfully remember the good old daysI can relive them, deliciously....

Youll never buy store-bought mustard again. A honey mustard good enough to eat with a spoon? Yeah, thats what this is. Alison Bickel And just enough honey to sweeten a dip forchicken wings, avinaigrette, or a glaze forbaked salmon. What is Honey Mustard? All of which makes it the Kids Table of mustards. Alison Bickel Cover and set in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. The mustard seeds and peppercorns will slightly soften and break down easier while blending....

Skip the powdered stuff and make this easy recipe with real chocolate. Sally Vargas Homemade hot chocolate is one of those things that spoil you forever. It’s like comparing homemade truffles to a Hershey’s bar from last year’s Halloween. Sally Vargas It’s just not even a contest. Hot Chocolate Vs. Hot Cocoa How is hot chocolate different from hot cocoa? Sally Vargas It also contains dried milk, sugar, and added flavors....

It makes an easy, thoughtful gift for the holidays. Do you hate crowds? Do you have gift-giving anxiety? Sally Vargas In fact, Ill do almost anything to stay out of the stores during the holidays. My friends all know that they will receive a gift, but that gift will come from my kitchen. So, I attempt to make gifts of food that will appeal to as many people as possible....