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- What can I make with lots of leftover mashed potatoes? --Mary
- Could you add a recipe for chicken tenderloins? --Denise
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Coleslaw Dressing
I would like to make coleslaw like I had when I was a kid. What is the dressing for the coleslaw made with? Thank you.
--Karen
HI Karen,
Well, there are two schools of thought when it comes to coleslaw dressing. There are the mayonnaise people, who prefer a creamier dressing; and then there are the non-mayo people, who prefer a tangier but sweeter vinaigrette dressing. Both ways of dressing coleslaw are good – it just depends on your preference.
If you want to go the non-mayo route, head over to our sister site, EasyEverydayCooking.com, and check out the recipe for Tri-Colored Slaw, which has shredded carrots and red and green cabbage in a cider-vinegar-based dressing. If you’re hankering for a creamy mayo dressing, make the Tri-Colored Slaw recipe, but use this dressing instead: Mix together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar.
And remember, the great thing about coleslaw is that you can vary or personalize it in so many ways. Feel free to add any of the following: celery seed, dill seed, chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, chives parsley, or tarragon), diced veggies (think bell pepper, radish, shallots, fennel, or celery), diced fruit (maybe apple or pear), and even chopped bacon! Have fun!

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I have tried so many cookie recipes, but nothing turns out good. I love gingersnaps. Can you suggest some recipe that I can make?
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My mother use to make a hash from leftover roast beef. Can you help?
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Love "Nana's Banana Bread" and I wondered if I could substitute zucchini for the banana? Zucchini is a little more moist so I wasn't sure. Can I have your opinion? Thanks so much! -Deb
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QuestionI made a corn chowder recipe from here that contained bacon, cream of celery soup, creamed corn, onions, celery, fresh green beans and topped it with cooked bacon and shredded cheese. Do you have this recipe? --AnnMarch 2012
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QuestionCan I peel and cut my potatoes the day before Thanksgiving? If they sit in water for 24 hours will they be okay? Thank you. --ChristyMarch 2012
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Hi grandma! I would like a chicken and rice casserole recipe to cook for my family. Thank you so much.
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I would like to know if I don't have a 2/3 or 3/4 cup or spoon, what would be the measurements? Thanks.
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