Grammy's Recipe Book Sides

Joanne's Cole Slaw

From Joanne

Prep
15 min
Total
15 minstart to eating

Times are our estimates for Grammy's recipe, with unhurried prep.

Grammy's handwritten page for Joanne's Cole Slaw
Page 52 · full size

As written

Word for word from her page, with her spelling and line breaks. [?] marks a word we couldn't read.

[on a note card inside the back cover]
Joanne's Cole Slaw
marshmallows mini
pineapple tidbits 2 cans
Craisins
no nuts -
Marie's Cole Slaw dressing

[below, in red]
Crossants 350° 25-30 min
Sausage patties -

Grammy's recipe

Her recipe, typed out to cook from: her amounts and her words, with abbreviations spelled out and the steps numbered.

Ingredients

  • Coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • 2 cans pineapple tidbits, drained
  • Craisins
  • Marie’s Cole Slaw Dressing

Method

  1. Toss the slaw with the marshmallows, pineapple and Craisins. No nuts.
  2. Dress with Marie’s Cole Slaw Dressing.

Modernized

A present-day cookbook version, with missing steps filled in. These are suggestions, not her words.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, well drained
  • ¾ cup Craisins
  • ¾ cup Marie’s Coleslaw Dressing, or to taste

Method

  1. Toss the slaw mix, marshmallows, pineapple and Craisins in a large bowl.
  2. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Start with less and add more to taste.
  3. Chill at least 1 hour so the marshmallows soften. Stir before serving.

Ideas to play with

Twists and variations to try. Suggestions, not hers.

  • Homemade dressing

    Whisk ½ cup mayo, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice.

  • Apple

    Add a diced crisp apple for crunch.

  • Mandarin

    Swap one can of pineapple for mandarin oranges.

  • Party size

    It doubles easily, and it’s a nice sweet side for pulled pork or fried chicken.