Sweet Coleslaw

Matt informed me that I ruined him because, after having this, he doesn't like any other coleslaw that he has tried. It is super yummy! There is kind of a lot of sugar in it - but that is what makes it so good! The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of it - I actually use just under it. I am not exactly positive of the amount because I use the 1/2 cup measuring cup, I just don't fill it quite full. It is excellent alone or on top of saltine crackers (one of my favorite snacks!).

INGREDIENTS:

1 bag of coleslaw mix (16 oz)

2 Tablespoon diced onions (or 1 Tablespoon onion flakes)

2/3 cup Miracle Whip

3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

1 Tablespoon White Vinegar

1/2 cup White Sugar

1/4 teaspoon Salt

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix everything except the coleslaw mix together until smooth. It will seem thick, but trust me, it works! Add in the coleslaw mix. Stir until completely coated. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Garlic Sweet Chili Sauce

I am in love with this stuff. In. Love.

I could eat it on anything.Things like egg rolls (awesome recipe here!) and crab wontons are delicious dipped in it. Plus it id super yummy on rice, pasta...even macaroni and cheese.

It will last in the fridge for awhile, but it gets really thick. Just spoon out how much you want and microwave for a few seconds and it will thin back out. This recipe doesn't make a bunch though, so if you are serving a large group, I recommend doubling.

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1 Tablespoon cold water

1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Mix the sugar, rice vinegar, and 1/4  cup water over medium high heat. When it begins to boil, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Let it start boiling again, then bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes.

While that is simmering, mix together the cornstarch and cold water.

Return sauce to a boil, then add cornstarch mix and salt.

Stir constantly, about 3-5 minutes, as sauce thickens.

Let cool and enjoy!