blue cheese coleslaw

Coleslaw with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

So, I bought two heads of cabbage at the market because I wanted to make an Asian style slaw and I wanted the two different colors, red and white. I made it, it was really good. It made enough for about eight people so we ate it for a couple days until it got too soggy. Then… and if you’ve ever innocently bought two heads (or even one, frankly) of cabbage before, you know what’s coming… I had to figure out what to do the remaining 7/8ths of each head!! That stuff just grows and grows as you shred it. So, I’ve been experimenting with different styles of coleslaw. Luckily, cabbage is super healthy for you and I hate the traditional mayonnaise slathered kind that makes it not so healthy, so we’ve been eating quite well.
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Broccoli Salad with Citrus Dressing

Hello… I wanted to share a quick, refreshing salad that I really enjoy. 

I put this salad together one night before a family lunch. I had a ton of broccoli so I searched the rest of my fridge for ingredients to go with it. The result was a very tasty, healthy salad that was lovely with our sandwiches. The combination of the citrus with the ginger, mint and licorice flavor of the fennel is fantastic. I’ve found it keeps well in a large ziplock bag or tightly closed container and actually improves as it marinates. Just don’t add the almonds until you’re ready to serve it or they’ll lose their crunch. Lately, I’ve been having it on it’s own for lunch and it’s very satisfying. Of course, it’s also a great side with grilled chicken or pork. If you’re watching your sugar intake (as I have been) I recommend omitting the dried cranberries. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do… Continue reading “Broccoli Salad with Citrus Dressing” →