Cole Slaw

Choose a medium-sized head of cabbage and remove the tough outer leaves. It is important to slice the cabbage very thinly. The dressing will break down the harsh texture and soften the slaw.

Radicchio, snow peas and a tangy sesame oil dressing give an old-fashioned dish a delicious new flavor.

I've always loved coleslaws, using them as side dishes for everything from oyster rolls to whole grilled fish. Far from the chopped green cabbage with flecks of carrot from our school cafeteria days, the slaw can be quite elegant.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe is used to prepare <a></a>Roast Beef Wraps with Horseradish Coleslaw . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Try this with sausages or roast chicken.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

"My husband and I celebrated my fiftieth birthday on the island of St. John, where we enjoyed many terrific meals," says Eileen Hruby of Tom's River, NJ. "One day, we had lunch at Pusser's Ltd. in Cruz Bay. The coleslaw they served was extraordinary: cool and hot at the same time. I have no idea how it was made." Serrano chilies give this dish a real kick; the lime juice makes it refreshing.

Serve this zesty salad alongside grilled chili-rubbed chicken or steak, or grilled fish tacos.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Accented with Asian seasonings, this cole-slaw makes a refreshing side dish.

This pretty slaw with a celery seed and cider vinegar dressing is perfect for a Fourth of July picnic. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A delicious side dish from Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue in Raleigh, North Carolina.