the perfect coleslaw recipe

I can hardly believe

I used to buy Kraft coleslaw dressing

to make my slaw.

I hadn't found a recipe that was to my liking,

and that was the best I'd come up with.

It's been years since I've even made coleslaw.

Last Fall

there was recipe in the paper for KFC's slaw

so I saved it.

Of course

I've tweaked it a bit

based on what I had in the fridge

and what I like.

And now

I give you

the recipe

for

perfect coleslaw

1 medium sized head of cabbage, finely shredded

then chopped just a bit so the shreds aren't too long

1 carrot, finely shredded

about 2 Tbs finely minced onion (fresh, not dried)

1/4 c. milk

1/3 c. sour cream

1/2 c. mayo

2 1/2 Tbs honey (or 1/4 - 1/3 c. sugar, if you must use it)

1 1/2 Tbs white vinegar

2 1/2 Tbs lemon juice

a bit of salt & pepper

Just throw it all in a big bowl & mix well.

Transfer to serving bowl

cover

and refrigerate.

Best when the flavors can mingle a few hours

cooks note: I would never dirty three measuring cups;

I use a 1/2 c. measure filled halfway for the milk

3/4 of the way full for the s.cream and full for the mayo