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Recipe: Asian Slaw

Asian Slaw is a crunchy accompaniment to any main involving sesame oil… like our Trader Joe poke. Of course we could grate a head of cabbage, but because this is all about quick and easy we like to grab a … Continue reading

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My cole slaw obsession (and frustration)

Long term readers know I have a deep and abiding relationship with cole slaw, bordering on obsession. One of the most popular recipes on this site is the garlicky Vincent’s cole slaw that was served at a sadly departed Dallas … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fire-Roasted Cole Slaw

If you’re cooking over embers from wood or charcoal, fire-roasted cole slaw is a nice bonus dish. The brief heat steams the cole slaw and adds a bit of smoky taste which is intriguing and not overwhelming. Makes 8-12 servings. … Continue reading

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Happy Cole Slaw Day!

While some are celebrating March 17 with green beer and corned beef, we will be stocking up on cabbage! The crunchy green orbs are on traditionally sale at the lowest prices of the year, and a head will last at … Continue reading

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Recipe: Turmeric Cabbage

Turmeric Cabbage is a recipe from The Yogi Cookbook, a paperback in my possession published in 1968. Most old cookbooks can be found from resellers on Amazon or Abebooks, but this one seems to have disappeared into the mists of … Continue reading

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Recipe: Everyday Cole Slaw

I was making some cole slaw to go with fried fish the other night and mentioned I was doing nothing special, just everyday cole slaw—actually I needlessly used a four-dollar synonym, “quotidian”, and my wife commented “to me, all cole … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cumin Cole Slaw

Cumin Cole Slaw relies on one simple ingredient for a refreshing twist on a classic. We used napa cabbage because we had bought a huge head at H Mart in San Francisco and it turns out napa, aka “Chinese” cabbage, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Montreal Vinegar Slaw

Montreal vinegar slaw is just what you need to cut the fat when you are eating Montreal smoked meats (a version of pastrami, though I don’t think you are supposed to call it that) and poutine as served at a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Shanghai-Style Pickled Cabbage Appetizer

According to Woks of Life, Shanghai-Style Pickled Cabbage is often served complimentary in mainland restaurants. It’s a perfect palate-cleanser between courses of barbecued Chinese meats and would be at home with American BBQ as well (like maybe a smoked turkey … Continue reading

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Recipe: Healthy Cole Slaw

All coleslaw is healthy cole slaw because of its cancer-preventing, COVID-fighting properties, but this recipe gets an extra boost by using yogurt rather than mayo or oil as the main creamy element. An excellent sweet/sour balance is achieved through a … Continue reading

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