Author(s): Jessica Harlan

COOKING

THE SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE. For the tastiest, home-cooked meals, you need amazing condiments. "Homemade Condiments" shows offers classic and gourmet twists on your favorites, including: Smoked Tomato Ketchup. Whiskey-Spiked Barbecue Sauce. Grainy Porter Mustard. Roasted Red Pepper Aioli. Sweet Pickle Relish. Rooster-Style Sauce. Roasted Garlic Olive Oil. Blue Cheese Dressing. Sweet Chili Sauce. Hot Fudge Sauce. Why reach for a preservative-filled jar from the store when "Homemade Condiments" shows how easy it is to make your own using fresh, flavorful, natural ingredients? Chop, stir and simmer your farmer's market tomatoes, onions and habaneros down to a delicious, spicy ketchup perfect for topping your hot-out-of-the-oven sweet potato fries. Blend herbs from your garden with mustard seeds and vinegar for a spread that adds a tangy bite to your croque-monsieur.