T is for Tomatoes

This is a part of our month-long Eating the Alphabet Project! Click here to learn more about the book and project, and to see a list of all the recipes and activities.

 

Homemade Tomato Ketchup

Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

Ingredients

• 3 cups grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine all ingredients in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. 
   
   
3. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until tomato skins have burst and most of juice has evaporated. 
   
   
4. Place in a food processor and and process until smooth. 
   
   
5. Serve with our Sweet Potato Fries!
   
   

 

 

Ketchup Painting: Play with Your Food!

Before enjoying your tasty fries, do this tasty art activity, and use homemade ketchup as your paint.

 

Dip a fry into the ketchup, then paint a masterpiece onto a plate!