Every year, I feature some maple recipes at the start of maple season in Quebec. I have fond memories of going to the sugar shack growing up and each year, I engage my family and friends in sharing maple recipes with me for the blog. This one is from my aunt, Francoise.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup tomato catsup
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 Tbsp. green relish
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions :

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and process for 1 minute, or until smooth.
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight – the dip will thicken as it sits in the fridge.

Makes about 2 ½ cups.