Monday, March 29, 2010

Broccoli Slaw

Now I know what a home run feels like.

Broccoli slaw

When I cook at home, my expectations are fairly low. Most of the time, I am able to turn out better-than-edible food and once in a blue moon, I make something incredibly good.

This broccoli slaw made my jaw drop. I couldn't believe I made something so awesome. I used Smitten Kitchen's recipe, which nonchalantly introduced me to the best damn version of one of my favorite vegetable dishes (I cannot resist any interpretation of broccoli slaw; you should see how my eyes light up at the very sight of it).

Notes: I have been rather taken with currants lately and used those instead of cranberries. For the dressing, instead of shallots, I used red onion, which is mentioned as a substitute in her recipe.

If you don't know Smitten Kitchen, now you do. She knows what's up, especially if you are a baker (let's not go there right now; let me bask in my glory).

2 comments:

bagnatic said...

that looks good. whole foods has this "broccoli crunch" side which i buy on occassion..spicy with some bacon....HELLO come to momma!

Marie said...

Bagnatic: I think I've had that stuff at Whole Foods! Me and broccoli salads have a magnetic attraction. :P