Food Network Scholar: Red White and Blue Slaw

Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Red White and Blue Slaw

I am 2 days behind in my recipe posts. My week of having family visit comes to a close this morning. I did not want to miss any of the evening fun by stopping and posting my blog in the evenings. I love when family and friends linger at the dinner table laughing and telling stories. We have had such a great time and have eaten well too!
Here is Tuesday's recipe that is packed with the tangy flavor of blue cheese. Consider this an adult version to picnic slaw. We have TONS of cabbage in the garden. Crunchy, healthy and perfect for summer salads!

Red White and Blue Slaw
printable recipe

3 T. white vinegar
1 T. sugar
1/3 c. olive oil
salt and pepper
1 c. crumbled blue cheese
1 red pepper, cut in thin strips
1 bunch scallions, sliced thin
1 small head of cabbage, sliced thin