#coleslaw
Before anyone asks, no, Chik-fil-A is not on the same level as coleslaw.
If the homophobia didnt already make it a dealbreaker, I look at Chik-fil-A on the same level as Burger King. I COULD eat it, but I wouldn’t be happy about it, and I’d consider all other options before deciding on it.
With coleslaw there is no consideration. I’d rather starve.
What’s wrong with coleslaw?
It’s disgusting.
One day, someone saw a cow chewing cud and thought “I wanna get in on that!”
But, probably being American, they had to mix it into a jar of mayonnaise and vinegar… Ugh…
Another 100+ degree heat wave is upon my area (37.8+ C for all my non-American friends), so it’s time for some more dishes that require no oven/stove!
Check out the Master Post to see what this wacky project is all about and get the cookbook to join in the fun!
ColeslawfromRivain
Difficulty: 1/5. No cooking required! I was even super lazy and just got a bag of pre chopped/grated green cabbage and carrot so I didn’t have to bother with it. Also full disclosure, I just eyeballed the measurements on everything, as the recipe was for such a large quantity and I wanted to make like a handful, and it would have gotten ludicrous trying to measure like a 1/16 teaspoon or something.
Ingredient cost/accessibility: 1/5. Produce based meals tend to be the cheapest. Full disclosure, I didn’t see the celery salt in the recipe until I got home, and I wasn’t willing to go out and get some (one of the few spices I don’t have), but I doubt it would have made a monumental difference or been expensive. I also didn’t put raw red onions because I hate them so much I wouldn’t have wanted to eat the dish at all.
Taste: 2/5. Meh. I don’t like coleslaw as a general rule, and this didn’t change my mind, though I will say the mango and pineapple certainly make it a bit more exciting than your run of the mill deli counter coleslaw. I used the tiniest amount of hot pepper imaginable, but I did use some damn it! I guess if I HAD to make coleslaw for a potluck I would make this, but I hope to never find myself in a mandatory coleslaw situation to begin with
Suggested pairing: Coleslaw is such a BBQ/picnic food to me, so anything you’d drink there. Pop, beer, etc.
Suggestedpairing: Oghren, and only in pulled nug sliders, as is the only acceptable use for coleslaw.
Now for some dessert. Plums au SucrefromOrlais
Difficulty: 1/5. Very easy, just takes a bit of time to soak the plums, so not the ideal dessert for the impatient.
Ingredient cost/accessibility: 1/5. Literally 4 ingredients, none of them expensive.
Taste: 4/5. It’s very good. Sweet but still a little tart, refreshing. I’m also digging the sour cream, though I don’t know what cookies are meant to be served with this. I have oreos, but something tells me that’s not the traditional Orlesian way.
Suggestedpairing: Vivienne. It’s sophisticated and just a little bit decadent. The perfect treat after a long day/night of playing the Grand Game.
And lastly lets get drunk! Pride of AfsaanafromRivain
Difficulty: 1/5. Just pouring over ice, easy peasy.
Ingredient cost/accessibility: 2/5. Dark rum and amaretto in this one, not too uncommon, so some might already them in their liquor cabinet.
Taste: 2.5/5. Right in the middle. It’s not bad at all, but it’s nothing to write home about. There’s only 1.5 oz of alcohol and a shit ton of orange juice, so it mostly just tastes like orange juice.
Suggestedpairing: Sebanders, so little alcohol in it that Sebastian wouldn’t feel that Chantry guilt and Justice probably wouldn’t notice, so if Anders knocked back like a dozen* he might get tipsy.
*No matter how little alcohol, I wouldn’t recommend drinking a dozen of these in short succession. Anders has that warden constitution, you however do not. Drink responsibly ;)