Traditional Coleslaw

Good old fashioned mayo-based coleslaw - perfect accompaniment for a fish fry.

Coleslaw

adapted from Simple Seasonal

Ingredients:

12 oz. bag coleslaw mix

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1 Tbs sugar

1 Tbs vinegar (apple cider or white)

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp celery seed (optional) - or substitute salt & celery with 1/2 tsp celery salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.

2. Let coleslaw sit for 1 hour before serving.

Chipotle Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

This soup is easy and delicious. Reminds me very much of French cooking. Simple ingredients; a hearty winter soup!

Chipotle Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
from kitchn
serves 4

Ingredients:
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1-2 tsp. chipotle powder
1 quart vegetable or poultry broth
1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1" cubes
1/2 lb carrots, cut into 1" segments
1/2 cup whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.
3. Add wine and chipotle powder. Cook until wine is reduced and alcohol smell dissipates.
4. Add broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
5. Blend soup until pureed smooth.
6. Combine pureed soup with milk in the pot and heat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Optional: garnish with plain yogurt and cilantro

Imitation crab salad

Seafood salad, imitation crab (or krab or kani) salad. An American classic that's super quick and easy to whip up and tasty. High salt content because of the krab, so watch out!

Imitation crab salad
from Dinner, then Dessert

Ingredients:
1 lb imitation crab
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup celery, sliced thinly or minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp fresh dill, minced
OR 1/2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt, optional
1 shallot or 1/4 sweet red onion, optional

Instructions:
1. Coarsely shred imitation crab by hand.
2. Combine all ingredients.