Cole Slaw with Grapes and Almonds

Lucky for me, my two go to Cole Slaw recipes have never yielded any left overs.   While Mom's Venezuelan Cole Slaw is appreciated for its lack of  traditional creamy mayonnaise, this particular slaw recipe gets credit for its freshly chilled grapes and almonds. It's ideal as a summer side. It's a flavorful trifecta with the sweetness from the grapes,, the crunch of the almonds and the bitterness of the cabbage. You can also replace the sugar with honey and use red onions Enjoy. … [Read more...]

Bebe’s Coleslaw

The temperature reached the mid eighties today and we enjoyed two out of three of our meals al fresco.  It's safe to say the cole slaw is a staple summer side.   We adore Mom's Venezuelan Cole Slaw and last week I posted Gail Simmon's recipe for Vietnamese Slaw with Peanut and Cilantro. I believe you can never sample enough Cole Slaw recipes and the tweak of just one ingredient drastically changes its taste. I reached out to Hunter Boone to share one of her slaw recipes. Hunter is a southern transplant who loves to cook and entertain and … [Read more...]

Coleslaw 3 Ways!

I'm gearing up for July 4th with a hit list of simple dishes for a casual BBQ. From burgers to dogs to chicken, it's easy to have the grill items covered. But, what to make for your sides? We can probably all agree that a traditional BBQ wouldn't be complete without one celebrated side: cole slaw. I'm so excited to share with you not one but three recipes for coleslaw in an article of mine that just published over at P&G Home Made Simple. So, click here and for some quick and easy ideas for your cole slaw side this July 4th!   … [Read more...]

Friday-Food-Frenzy: COOL Dishes for HOT Summer Days

With the weekend upon us, and the temperature mounting, I scoured MyJudytheFoodie for some recipes that'll provide a cool relief to the sweltering heat.  For the week's Friday-Food-Frenzy items, you'll get to enjoy two very quick and easy side dishes that will compliment any meal.  We've dealt with part of the meal planning for you.  Just print out the recipes, put them in your back pocket and try them this weekend alongside your barbecue.  And, don't forget to write in and tell us what you think (do you prefer Judy's Cole Slaw with Grapes and … [Read more...]