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Recipe: Cuban Slaw

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

This new version of Cuban Slaw resulted from a happy accident. I shredded the cabbage and mixed it with salt, then had to stop the cure after 20 minutes to get back to a family activity. The cabbage had softened … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shiso Coleslaw

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

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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Recipe: Everyday Cole Slaw

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

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: Carrot Slaw with Raisins and Pineapple

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Carrot Slaw with Raisins and Pineapple shows up frequently in the media as a Juneteenth favorite, and it definitely was popular in the south when I was growing up. It shouldn’t be too sweet; the natural sugar in the raisins … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Mr. Jeff Schnoyer of Dallas, TX

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

Dear Mr. Schnoyer, your LinkedIn profile still lists you as the owner of the Highland Park Cafeteria in Casa Linda Village. Although this beloved Dallas institution has been permanently shuttered in the wake of the pandemic, you have teased at … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Sour Slaw

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Sour Slaw is just that, or at least much better than all the versions I struggled with in my long-ago obsessiveness. The proportions have been dramatically rejiggered, and we’ve added a new ingredient, dried mustard, to open up the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Better-than-KFC Cole Slaw

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

The cole slaw sold in the fried chicken stores is too sweet for my taste so I’ve dialed back the sugar; the original/copycat recipe can be found here. Better-than-KFC Cole Slaw is superior to the original because it’s less sweet … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cuban-Style Cole Slaw

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

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: Carol’s Brussels Sprout Slaw

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

My wife improvised this very well balanced Brussels sprout slaw. The interplay of the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and olive oil is particularly nice. Serves 4. Ingredients: 2 c Brussels sprouts, shredded with a knife or mandoline 1 carrot, peeled … Continue reading →

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