Monday, May 21, 2012

Tennesse-Style Coleslaw

Ingredients:

1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar 
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 
1/2 teaspoon paprika 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/3 cup cider vinegar 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
2 tablespoons water
Shredded cabbage 
Salted peanuts 

Directions: 

In a small bowl, beat eggs and cream; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, vinegar, oil and water to a boil; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; very slowly add to egg mixture, stirring constantly. Return all to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon. Cool. Just before serving, pour dressing over cabbage and toss. Sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: 1-1/3 cups dressing.