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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 4:23:18 PM
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I don't like the creamy, over dressed coleslaw that you see everywhere.
The other day my sister took me and my mom (and Nora!) to a Mexican restaurant in Riverton, Wy. I believe the name of it was Del Sol. Anyway, coleslaw came as a side to the meal. It didn't look like coleslaw so I gave it a try. It was amazing- divine- wonderful! Insert superlative adjective here! I loved it!
All they did was use white vinegar, salt and pepper! A new favorite of mine! I am going to see if my mom has any cabbage and try to make it tonight.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 5:51:15 PM
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I'm with you, Alee. I love the vinegar-y kind of coleslaw. That's what I was used to back East and out here it's sweet and overly creamy. I don't have a recipe for it though. And I won't try to make it with out a recipe. Anybody got one that calls for more vinegar than sugar?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 7:34:50 PM
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I made it last night and it worked pretty good. I put a handful of shredded cabbage, half a handful of shredded carrots, a dash of lemon juice and some apple cider vinegar. I then sprinkled salt and pepper on top and tossed. My grandma didn't have any white vinegar. I think it would have tasted even better with the white vinegar- but I am thinking of making it again tonight!
Alee
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 6:45:36 PM
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I'm lazy so I buy the precut coleslaw mix, but I did something simular that I loved!
1 bag of coleslaw mix (or you could also make the same mix you described above).
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons splenda (or sugar)
Cook till desired tenderness on stovetop. (I did it in a ceramic covered cast iron 6 quart pot)
Any way....I just started making it like this this week. And LOVE it! It will be the only way I make coleslaw from now on. (ok maybe not always precut mix, probably red cabbage I shred myself next time! But, you know hat I mean. lol). |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2007 : 3:02:32 PM
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I didn't cook mine, but maybe I will try yours next time I made some. Did the sugar make it very sweet?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 6:03:30 PM
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Heather - that's the same recipe that I can remember my mother making and I really loved it. I haven't thought about that for a long time and now I'm salivating over coleslaw. Thanks for the recipe!
Peace and love.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 10:39:55 PM
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| Oh, I've had this. It IS delicious. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 11:01:20 PM
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| Nothing ever tastes the same as when Granny made it. My Grandma used to make Rice A Roni - just basic simple Rice a Roni from the box, but she took the lid off her wood cook stove and set the skillet down in the hole, and it tasted SO much better - not at all like what I make on my electric range! |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 10:28:55 AM
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It wasn't overpoweringly sweet. But, it was a bit sweet. It's called sweet and sour cabbage. lol I love the sweet with the sour.
Awe Annie glad I could bring back some old memories! I love it! And you are very welcome. |
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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 9:06:13 PM
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I like this recipe:
Cole Slaw w/ Splenda
1/2 head green cabbage, sliced paper thin
1 Spanish onion, sliced paper thin
1 small carrot, grated
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 packets SPLENDA no calorie sweetener
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
1 1/4 Tbsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp. celery seeds
Combine the cabbage, onions, carrot, salt and half the SPLENDA. Set aside. Combine the remaining SPLENDA, oil, vinegar, dry mustard, and celery seeds. Bring this mixture to a boil.
Pour immediately over the cabbage mixture and stir thoroughly. Cover and chill for a least one hour before service. Best when allowed to sit overnight.
Serves 6.
miles of smiles~
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Edited by - Peg Graham on Jul 07 2007 8:25:18 PM |
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 1:07:12 PM
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I make coleslaw with half cider vinegar and half mayonnaise. Also a bit of sugar and celery seeds. I find it's not really creamy, and it has enough of the "vinegar" taste so that everyone's happy.
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