Witches and Slaw
Did you know you can make a slaw-witch? We have a fun recipe and photos for you for this month of October - straight from our new book, Holiday Secrets.
Witch's SlawIngredients:1 cup shredded carrots1 cup shredded purple cabbage plus one leaf for hats3 cups shredded cabbage1 red apple, cored and shredded; shred this last and mix quickly with the vinegar so it does not turn brown (we left the peel on for nutrients and color)1 cup light vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon vinegar Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.2. Chill until ready to serve. For fun with older kids, you can garnish each serving with a witch's hat or plastic spider.How to make a witch's hat:1. Microwave a piece of cabbage for 20-30 seconds so it becomes pliable.2. Cut it into strips.3. Roll each strip into the shape of a hat (see photos).Servings: 8 Each Serving: 1/2 cup.Per Serving:40 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber, 1.5 g protein. Cabbage VarietiesFour types of cabbage are commonly found at the grocery store:• Green cabbage – Pale green head of cabbage with a white center.• Red cabbage – This looks like green cabbage, except for its vibrant color.• Savoy cabbage – This variety sports crinkled leaves with a mild flavor.• Napa cabbage – Several varieties fall into this category. These mild-flavored cabbages are long, oval-shaped bunches of pale green leaves.Tips for Using Cabbage• Cabbage is great in winter salads! Put together a coleslaw, or mix cabbage shreds with other greens.• Go for some crunch! Think of places you normally use lettuce – sand- wiches, tacos, salads – and use shredded cabbage instead.• Hollowed cabbages make festive serving bowls for dips and salads.BUY HOLIDAY SECRETS COOKBOOK NOW!
Witch's SlawIngredients:1 cup shredded carrots1 cup shredded purple cabbage plus one leaf for hats3 cups shredded cabbage1 red apple, cored and shredded; shred this last and mix quickly with the vinegar so it does not turn brown (we left the peel on for nutrients and color)1 cup light vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon vinegar Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.2. Chill until ready to serve. For fun with older kids, you can garnish each serving with a witch's hat or plastic spider.How to make a witch's hat:1. Microwave a piece of cabbage for 20-30 seconds so it becomes pliable.2. Cut it into strips.3. Roll each strip into the shape of a hat (see photos).Servings: 8 Each Serving: 1/2 cup.Per Serving:40 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber, 1.5 g protein. Cabbage VarietiesFour types of cabbage are commonly found at the grocery store:• Green cabbage – Pale green head of cabbage with a white center.• Red cabbage – This looks like green cabbage, except for its vibrant color.• Savoy cabbage – This variety sports crinkled leaves with a mild flavor.• Napa cabbage – Several varieties fall into this category. These mild-flavored cabbages are long, oval-shaped bunches of pale green leaves.Tips for Using Cabbage• Cabbage is great in winter salads! Put together a coleslaw, or mix cabbage shreds with other greens.• Go for some crunch! Think of places you normally use lettuce – sand- wiches, tacos, salads – and use shredded cabbage instead.• Hollowed cabbages make festive serving bowls for dips and salads.BUY HOLIDAY SECRETS COOKBOOK NOW!