BY: JANET CRAIG

Did you know April 6 is Fresh Tomato Day?

And did you know ketchup can be so much more than a bottle of what you get at the grocery store?

Our favourite chef Janet Craig knows ketchup has so much more potential when you make it at home. Here’s her recipe, all you need to do is combine the ingredients below and blend in a food processor.

And think beyond the fries: Janet’s recipe a great topping for grown up food, such as chicken or other meats.
    • 2 cans drained mandarin oranges
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 large shallot, peeled
    • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
    • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger
    • 1/2 cup White Vermouth
    • 1/2 cup Maple syrup
    • 1 tsp Five Spice powder
    •  1 tsp hot sauce
    • 1 tsp salt ( optional)

Use your food processor to blend together and enjoy!

a plate with green beans, pork dressed with homemade ketchup, squash and potatoes
PHOTO: JANET CRAIG

Chef Janet Craig recipes are simple, healthy, delicious and ABI friendly.  You can find out more about her HERE.