Sweet and Spicy Cole Slaw

Sweet and Spicy Cole Slaw

Sweet and Spicy Cole Slaw
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Recipe type: Salads & Slaws
Cuisine: American
 
We tasted this slaw at Kroger and loved it. It's even better with the addition of onion. We made it the first time for Emily & Matt's 2015 Summer Kick-Off Cookout.
Ingredients
  • 1 pkg. cole slaw mix (16 oz.)
  • ½ tsp. seasoned salt
  • ½ cup Honey Mustard dressing
  • 3 Tbsp. Sriracha pepper sauce (or to taste)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion tops or chives, sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients, refrigerate, and enjoy.
Notes
I want to try this recipe, substituting broccoli slaw mix, Trader Joes's cruciferous mix, or perhaps mixing several kinds of cruciferous vegetables.

*a note from Emily* It keeps getting better with age (like pickles!), and won't spoil since there's no mayo.

 

Pizza Lasagna

Pizza Lasagna

Pizza Lasagna
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Recipe type: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
 
Crock pot lasagna is the best! It browns up beautifully and tastes delicious.
Ingredients
  • 1 jar of your favorite marinara
  • 1 can (drained) diced tomatoes
  • 1 small jar of tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • chopped mushrooms
  • 1 package pepperoni minis
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • Penzey's Pasta Sprinkle (Italian Seasoning)
  • 1 8 ounce tub of ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • Parsley
  • 1 box oven ready lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Saute onion until translucent and add minced garlic and mushrooms. In a big bowl mix sauteed vegetables, marinara, tomatoes and sauce, spices and pepperonis. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, beaten eggs, parmesan, black pepper and parsley.
  2. Spray your crock pot with non stick spray. Add a small amount of sauce to the bottom of the crock pot. Layer in noodles, followed by sauce and cheese layers. Repeat layers and top with shredded mozzarella.
  3. Cook on low for 4 - 5 hours.
Notes
Switch up the ingredients to match your favorite pizza toppings - peppers, sausage, the sky's the limit! If you need to run the crockpot all day, add an extra small can of sauce to the marinara mix so it doesn't get too dry.
Potato Skins Dip

Potato Skins Dip

Potato Skins Dip
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Recipe type: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
 
This super easy dip has all the taste of loaded potato skins, but is an easier option for parties.
Ingredients
  • 2 c sour cream
  • a splash of milk
  • 2 c shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese
  • 1 c crumbled crispy bacon
  • ⅓ c chopped green onions
  • ½ tsp dill
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • waffle fries
Instructions
  1. Bake waffle fries to package directions.
  2. While fries are baking, mix together all ingredients. I take the shortcut of buying precooked bacon pieces.
  3. The goal of the dip is to taste like a loaded potato skin - so you can vary the topping amounts or selection based on your personal taste.
  4. Once stirred together, add milk in small amounts until you've reached your desired dipping consistency.
Notes
I got the idea for this recipe from an issue of Taste of Home. I add dill or dried ranch dressing spices to add a little kick. Serving this dip with french fries makes it "fun" (or we're just very easily amused). Great paired with buffalo chicken strips.