Anticipation... anticipa-ay-tion. Wait no longer for a delicious homemade version of America's favorite condiment. This tangy, well-spiced version offers bright but complex flavors. So cook it thick and spread it on thick, too!

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 grated or finely chopped yellow onion

1 pressed garlic clove

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1 tsp salt

1 bay leaf

1 tsp paprika powder

1 tsp coriander seed

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

14 oz. canned whole tomatoes

1 Fry the onion, garlic and tomato paste in oil for a couple of minutes over medium heat in a nonstick saucepan. The onion should become soft and glossy, not browned.
2 Add vinegar, bay leaves, spices and canned tomatoes. Stir and simmer for a couple of more minutes.
3 Lower the heat and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.