Coleslaw is considered a side dish but side dishes can make or break the meal.�  And a really good coleslaw can be the highlight of the meal and can add to the foods it is served with.�  This side dish is often served as a condiment on burgers and on barbecue sandwiches.�  It goes great with fried chicken, ham and beans, pork roast, and many other main dishes.�  Here are two old fashion recipes to give your meals that special flavor.�  Choose from Apple Walnut Coleslaw or Mrs. Eads' Southern Coleslaw.


APPLE WALNUT COLESLAW

4 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mayo-style salad dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste

In a large bowl toss the cabbage, apple, celery, raisins, and walnuts.

In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing, French dressing, salt and a dash of pepper to make the slaw dressing. Add the dressing to the cabbage mixture and mix lightly. Refrigerate until serving time.

Serves 8


MRS. EADS' SOUTHERN COLE SLAW

1 med head of cabbage
1 med green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Chop the cabbage and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add the chopped celery, salt and pepper. Dissolve the sugar in the oil and vinegar; add to the vegetables. Toss mixture together well. Refrigerate overnight or all day before serving. � 

Enjoy!