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Coleslaw Recipes: The Best Ways To Enjoy Summer Cabbage

Cabbage doesn't get its due respect -- most people just think of it as an odiferous vegetable that always gets cooked down until unrecognizable, but cabbage can be better than that. Slaws are one of the best ways to enjoy cabbage, because the cabbage keeps its texture and flavor -- plus it never gets smelly because it's never heated up, which is what makes cabbage emit gasses. The great thing about slaws is that they can be made in advance, which only makes them taste better as they marinade with dressing or vinaigrette.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy cabbage raw -- a slaw makes the best side dish for hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and any number of grilled foods. If you're really experimental you can even put that slaw on top of things like hot dogs, barbecued sandwiches, tacos and more. See all the ways you can make and use slaws in the slideshow below.

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This homemade coleslaw has a bit of French flair from white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and creme fraiche instead of sour cream. It's creamy, sweet and tangy.

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Cabbage doesn't get its due respect -- most people just think of it as an odiferous vegetable that always gets cooked down until unrecognizable, but cabbage can be better than that. Slaws are one of t...
Cabbage doesn't get its due respect -- most people just think of it as an odiferous vegetable that always gets cooked down until unrecognizable, but cabbage can be better than that. Slaws are one of t...
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itsmecissy
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11:00 AM on 06/18/2012
I actually made the first "homemade" cole slaw recipe. I used rice wine vinegar instead of white wine vinegar and buttermilk in place of the creme fraiche. Also, a tad less sugar. It was excellent, a keeper recipe for the summer!
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11:12 AM on 06/13/2012
We like a Mexican theme Cole slaw on fish tacos with a touch of lime juice.
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Rachel Crockett
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12:38 PM on 06/12/2012
Cool! I will have to make a few of these for summer picnics!
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06:45 PM on 06/11/2012
Pssstttt...the word is "odoriferous." You lost a syllable.

The root word is "odor."
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12:47 PM on 06/17/2012
"Odiferous" is also correct. It's simply a shortened version of odoriferous and means the same thing.
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TaurusRose
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03:47 PM on 06/11/2012
Don't want no stinkin' videos from HP that never work
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