Super Easy 15 Minute Summer Cole Slaw
July 03, 2010
I’m cooking ribs and coleslaw for the 4th of July at my house today since I’m heading to the lake tomorrow. I wanted to make a really easy, but delicious, light coleslaw. I had a great idea that made my life oh so simple. Recently, I bought some new spices from Penzeys, (when I went to get a present for someone else-you know how that goes). I tried the “Country French Vinaigrette” dry spice mix which works great in this 15 Minute Summer Coleslaw. This recipe was a huge hit with everyone, including the kids.
Note: In Birmingham, Alabama, the Penzeys is located in Homewood.
15 Minute Summer Coleslaw
Prep:
15 minutes
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons "Country French Vinaigrette dry spices (from Penzeys)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
1 (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw (green and red cabbage)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup each diced red and green bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
1 (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw (green and red cabbage)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup each diced red and green bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
Preparation
1. In a small bowl, combine spice mix and water; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in red wine vinegar and olive oil, mixing well.
2. Combine slaw, carrots, bell pepper and radishes, tossing well. Add vinaigrette, mixing well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
2. Combine slaw, carrots, bell pepper and radishes, tossing well. Add vinaigrette, mixing well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
3 Responses to “Super Easy 15 Minute Summer Cole Slaw”
Jon Lewis says:
July, 05 2010at 12:57 pm
This was amazingly simple and tasty. Surprising from a prepared spice. Now, if we can only find the perfect spice rack.
Christine says:
July, 06 2010at 11:02 am
Yum, this sounds easy and delish -- my favorite kind of meal! Summer has been so busy here too (doesn't it get crazy working from home?!). Thanks for the great dinner salad!
Christine says:
July, 06 2010at 11:04 am
Hmmm, I meant to leave the comment above on your Steak Fajita Salad -- sorry, not sure how to edit ...? My daughter and I *love* coleslaw and are looking forward to trying this one too!
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15 Minute Main Dish High in Omega 3′s-Blackened Mackerel
October 25, 2009
Since I have been reading about Atlantic mackerel lately and it’s wonderful health benefits, I thought I would try it out on my kids. They loved it! Mackerel is high in Omega-3 oil content, making it a heart-healthy seafood choice. It has a rich flavor that is delicious whether sauteed, roasted or grilled, and it’s great topped with Greek seasoning, nuts, vinaigrettes, soy sauce or miso. Since I’m a Southern girl, I love it Blackened. It’s so simple to prepare; just 15 minutes and dinner is on the table.
Blackened Mackerel
Prep:
5 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless, skin-on Atlantic mackerel fillets, scaled (about 4 fillets)
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges
Preparation
1. Season fish with blackened seasoning, pepper and drizzle with lemon juice.
2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Place 2 fillets, skin side down in the skillet, and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Transfer fillets to a serving dish; cover and keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Place 2 fillets, skin side down in the skillet, and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Transfer fillets to a serving dish; cover and keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Simple Four Ingredient Grilled Shrimp
July 12, 2009
This recipe is beyond simple. With only four ingredients: lemon pepper, shrimp, fresh lime juice and olive oil, that’s really all you need besides your favorite cocktail sauce. I used “Naturally Fresh” cocktail sauce (which I found at Whole Foods). I am teaching a cooking class for college students in two weeks, and this is perfect for them or anyone in a hurry who wants something fresh and delicious.
Easy Four Ingredient Grilled Shrimp
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
3 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
11/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Cocktail Sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Cocktail Sauce
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season shrimp with olive oil, lime juice and lemon pepper; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with your favorite cocktail sauce.
2. Season shrimp with olive oil, lime juice and lemon pepper; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with your favorite cocktail sauce.
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