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Recipe: Cuban-Style Cole Slaw

Cuban-style Cole Slaw is “Cuban” because it has white vinegar. That make it the perfect accompaniment to my Cuban sandwich and black beans and rice. Serves 4. Ingredients: ½ medium cabbage, shredded, about 1 ½ lb 3 T olive oil … Continue reading

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Recipe: Two-Minute Cole Slaw

One minute in express checkout line + one minute mixing ingredients = two-minute cole slaw. And it’s pretty good for the time invested. You do need to let it sit an hour or so before serving, however. Inspired by Laura … Continue reading

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In praise of processed cole slaw

You know I love cole slaw in all its forms… and that even extends to the pre-packaged stuff you see in your grocer’s cold case. I was reminded of this recently when my local ran a BOGO special from the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Salat Maloof (Egyptian Cole Slaw)

There were a lot of Egyptians in Dallas when I was growing up, and the technique for the garlic makes me think this might have been the inspiration for Vincent’s Garlic Slaw. Egyptian cole slaw has a mild, refreshing taste that … Continue reading

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Recipe: Curtido (Salvadorean-style cole slaw)

Curtido is the slaw that’s served on the side with pupusas (Salvadorean-style stuffed tortillas). It’s a bit intense to eat on its own, but that intensity makes it ideal for any recipe where you want to add the crunch of cabbage … Continue reading

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The miracle of cole slaw

The classic L’il Abner comic strip had a recurring character called the Schmoo. To quote Wikipedia, “Shmoos are delicious to eat, and are eager to be eaten. If a human looks at one hungrily, it will happily immolate itself—either by … Continue reading

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Recipe: Creamy Cole Slaw

This is an intentionally mild recipe that plays well with others and fits most any desire for a creamy cole slaw. If you want to kick it up a notch, see suggestions at the end. Makes about 8 cups slaw … Continue reading

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Recipe: Vinegar Cole Slaw

A Greek-style vinegar cole slaw that goes particularly well with grilled meats, chicken or fish; the key ingredient is white vinegar. Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage, sliced very thin 1/2 medium red onion, sliced very thin 1/4 c olive … Continue reading

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Recipe: Vincent’s Garlic Cole Slaw

Vincent’s is a seafood place that was on Inwood in Dallas when I was growing up, around the corner from the Miracle Mile. I visited their new location in Plano, TX and confirmed Vincent’s cole slaw is as good as it used to … Continue reading

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Recipe: Shiso Coleslaw

Shiso Coleslaw, why not? The original recipe used Napa cabbage but it’s nicer to use red cabbage for the red/green contrast. The “beefsteak” notes of shiso work particularly well here but I think fresh mint or basil might work too. … Continue reading

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