PHILLY.INQUIRER
2 tbsp super fine sugar
2 lb cabbage
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream
1 pinch white pepper
2 tbsp vinegar
Directions
CUT CABBAGE INTO QUARTERS.CUT OUT CORE.SLICE CABBAGE INTO LONG,THIN
SLICES.MIX MAYONNAISE,SOUR CREAM,VINEGAR,SUGAR,CELERY SEED,SALT AND
PEPPER IN A LARGE BOWL.ADD SHREDDED CABBAGE And toss LIGHTLY.MAKES
THREE QUARTS.
Servings: 3 servings
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Categories: Salad
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We hope you enjoy this Aunt Ro's Coleslaw recipe.
