Thursday, February 14, 2013

Cole Slaw with Pecans and Spicy Dressing


Broccoli is still growing and being harvested from the fall garden, not an enormous amount, but enough to satisfy the palate. Additionally, we have heads of cabbage that came through the winter and one of which was firm enough to pick. And with the last of the carrots and an heirloom cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Red Acre') waiting in the refrigerator for this particular moment,  a favorite cole slaw was in order.

 Cole Slaw with Pecans and Spicy Dressing from Diana's kitchen and adapted from Tyler Florence 


1 head regular cabbage (or Napa), shredded
1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
2-4 carrots, shredded
1 small red onion, chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Dressing:

1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Stevia (or sugar)
1 teaspoon ground Chipotle
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, onions and pecans in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands and set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, Stevia, ground chipotle, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. Taste again for seasoning, then mound onto a platter.

Note: This spicy slaw is a favorite and goes perfectly with a slow roasted and slightly sweet pulled pork. Hope you enjoy it.


Sunday, January 27, 2013

First Full Moon of 2013

 The early morning brought the Full Wolf Moon
the first full moon of this new year, 2013.





Receive those lessons of the past, 
plan for tomorrow, but live in the present. 
May your year be bright
and filled with great insight, well-being and new beginnings. ~ Diana

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas and a Joyful 2013

We wish you a Merry Christmas and 
a joyful 2013 filled with well being.

In the event you are looking for a stocking stuffer,
this is a great album
http://www.georgejohnson.com/
featuring The Jordanaires and The Memphis Horns