Carolina slaw recipe

Adapted from Bon Appétit magazine

yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds

• 1 medium cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds), thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrot
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Preparation

Combine vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard and celery seeds in nonaluminum medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and dressing comes to boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.

Combine cabbage and carrot in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until cold, tossing occasionally, at least 2 hours. (Can be made1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)

Dairy-free Ranch Dressing

Here is the original recipe that is delicious!

Modifications: 

1 C soy milk

2 T lemon juice

1 Tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Future Modifications for a lighter twist:

Substitute 1 C Mayo with 1/2 C Tofutti Sour Cream and 1 Medium Avocado. More Soy milk may be needed to get the right consistency.

Cod w/ Soy Chili Sauce

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/08/steamed-black-cod-with-soy-chile-sauce

Sauce seems thin, should be thickened...

Peruvian Fried Rice (Arroz Chaufa)

http://www.piscotrail.com/2011/03/23/recipes/chinese-peruvian-fried-rice/

Red lentils

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/mums-everyday-red-lentils-recipe/index.html