Micheles Cole Slaw Recipes

ALMOST FAMOUS COLESLAW

Steps:

• Working with half of the bag at a time, chop the coleslaw mix into 1/8-inch pieces (about the width of the carrots). Transfer to a large bowl. Dice enough of the onion into 1/8-inch pieces to yield 1/4 cup. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water for 1 minute to soften the flavor. Gently wring out the onions in a paper towel and then stir into the coleslaw mix.
• In a pint jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid, stir together the sugar and 3 tablespoons water until the sugar dissolves a bit. Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard powder, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt, put on the lid and shake vigorously until completely combined. Stir the dressing into the coleslaw, then set aside for 10 minutes to marinate and soften, stirring a few times. Add more salt, if needed. The coleslaw will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 1 day.

MICHELE'S COLESLAW TUNA

Steps:

• Open the can of tuna and drain the water.
• Empty tuna into a bowl and mix in the marinade until tuna is completely moist, add more if necessary.
• In a separate and bigger bowl empty the cabbage or broccoli mixture.
• Now combine the tuna mixture with the coleslaw and add in the 1/2 cup of salad dressing. At the same time add in the dried cranberries and the nuts. Mix well until everything is coated with the dressing. This serves about 4-6 people as a side dish or an alternative to salad.

MICHELE'S GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Cook and stir ground beef, sausage, onion, and bell pepper together in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef and sausage are completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease from skillet and return to heat.
• Stir flour, salt, oregano, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Pour spaghetti sauce over the mixture. Add mixed vegetables; bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Roll crescent dough into a flat layer atop the beef mixture; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

MIKE MILLS' CRUNCHY COLE SLAW ? (A VARIATION IT INSPIRED)

Steps:

• Combine the slaw mix, bell pepper, and onion in a large mixing bowl & mix well. (Be sure to use one large enough to allow mixing well while adding the dressing.).
• Prepare the dressing by mixing together all the ingredients in a 2-cup measuring cup and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
• Pour 1/3 of the dressing onto the slaw & mix well.
• Repeat adding the dressing and mixing well until all dressing is used.
• This dressing will draw moisture from the slaw mix over time so do not worry that the slaw is not flooded with dressing. Just stir the slaw in the bowl several times to assure good marination -- or agitate several times in a storage container to mix the slaw with the dressing.
• Cooking time is chill time -- minimum of 2 hours before serving!
• This will serve hearty slaw eaters 4 servings.