Mama's Southern Slaw Dawg!

It's the perfect weekend to grill out. Throw some hot dogs and hamburgers on and have a party! My Mama's favorite was a good ole Southern Slaw Dawg! We used to go to the mall in Sumter and visit Orange Julius (at the time... now closed)... a great excuse to get a slaw dog! I never could get them to understand that chili on a slaw dog is a good thing! They always asked me to repeat my order! It was always delicious, but NOTHING compares to Mama's slaw on a hot dog! 

In order to get all the toppings on the hot dog

and still be able to fit it in your mouth... 

scoop out the bread from the top of the bun,

leaving a shell to cradle the dog! (as shown in the picture above)

I started watching Mama make this slaw when I was little and graduated to helping. She never measured. It was always a splash of this or a sprinkle of that. So, I hope this describes enough for you to follow. It just takes practice to get the taste right… And the picture is how I like to eat it! Yum! 

Mama's Slaw

1 Head Cabbage, grated
2 Carrots, grated
Mayonnaise
Lemon
Sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste

Grate the cabbage, then grate the carrots. I usually look at the color to know how many carrots to use. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. (Probably about a teaspoon or so) Sprinkle with lemon juice. I usually put two fingers over the mouth of the bottle and sprinkle about three or four shakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add enough mayo to bind it together. It will get soupier as it sits. Taste and adjust your seasonings. 

You can't even see the dog in these two pictures!

The picture above is traditional chili with beans.

The picture below is hot dog chili without beans!

Southern Slaw Dog... with Chili

It's the perfect weekend to grill out. Throw some hot dogs and hamburgers on and have a party! Take a dip in the pool and enjoy a slice of cool watermelon (that has been floating around and chilling in the pool), while the kids see how far they can spit the seeds!

A Good Ole Southern Slaw Dawg!

I started watching Mama make this slaw when I was little and graduated to helping. She never measured. It was always a splash of this or a sprinkle of that. So, I hope this describes enough for you to follow. It just takes practice to get the taste right… And the picture is how I like to eat it! Yum! 


Mama's Slaw


1 Head Cabbage, grated
2 Carrots, grated
Mayonnaise
Lemon
Sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste


Grate the cabbage, then grate the carrots. I usually look at the color to know how many carrots to use. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. (Probably about a teaspoon or so) Sprinkle with lemon juice. I usually put two fingers over the mouth of the bottle and sprinkle about three or four shakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add enough mayo to bind it together. It will get soupier as it sits. Taste and adjust your seasonings.

Grilling

With the temperatures constantly rising, the kitchen tends to be the hottest room in the house. To cut down on the heat in the kitchen, you can grill the entire meal outside! Here are a few recipes for the grill, including a snack.

 

Spicy Roasted Nuts

4 cups Mixed Salted Nuts
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp dried Oregano
1/2 tsp dry Mustard
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Toss together in a disposable foil pan. Grill over indirect heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted. Stir occasionally.

Grilled Carrots

8 Carrots
3 tbsp Butter, melted
1/2 tsp coarse Salt
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Pepper

Boil carrots for 4-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain. Toss with butter and seasonings. Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes.


Lemon and Dill Grilled Salmon

 

4 Salmon Fillets, skin on

Salt & Pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh Dill
2 tbsp minced Parsley
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
2 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp minced Garlic

Salt and pepper fillets. Combine the remaining ingredients and spread over salmon. Grill skin side down over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until salmon begins to flake.


Toasted Flatbreads

6 flour Tortillas
2 tbsp softened Butter
2 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning

Spread both sides of tortillas with butter. Sprinkle with seasoning. Grill over medium heat 2-4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cut into wedges and serve.