Weeping Coleslaw

Husband is deep in the thick of his smoker obsession.  Takes a lot of his free time (which, at this stage of our family life, means about 2 hours a week after 8:30pm), and all of his free brain space.  He can't hear me any more what with the loud buzzing of smoker possibilities taking over his consciousness.

The upside to being ignored?  Super kick-ass pulled pork sandwiches.  Where do I come in here?  COLESLAW topping for the sandwiches.

Never had I even considered making coleslaw, I have little to no interest in the dish.   Add to that, we can't eat anything made with mayo because of kidlet's egg allergy.

so here it is:

In food processor:
2 red onions
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup cashews
2 tbsp agave liquid
2 tbsp sour cream
juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp garlic
3 tbsp mustard

Mix into bag of shredded mixed cabbage (we were on a tight schedule)

Banana bread with mystery guest

These days I realize there is almost always a mystery guest.  Don't tell Jessica Seinfeld, we don't have the money for defense lawyers right now.   But seriously, I can't believe there are even TWO cook books out there about sneaking food in to your food.  Give me an endorsement deal, I'm just sayin' -my Cuisinart makes food disappear.  That is all you need to know, what ever you are making chances are a good blend-able veggie has a place in it.  For reals.

So naturally, I'm talking about using some more of my pureed Skabetti Squash.

Mix dry ingredients:

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp baking powder
salt
2 tbsp flax
2 tbsp wheat germ

mix:
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick soft butter
3 bananas
1 cup squash
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup of oil
splash of milk if it needs to be thinned out

with beater mix in the dry stuff.

bake at 350 for 25 -ish minutes.

mine was really moist and served as a great vessel for "vanilla pudding sauce"  also known as instant vanilla pudding. 

i can't claim the boys ate the bread with abandon, but i think had it been served warm and with a sauce that was a little saucier and with a touch of savory ) i'm thinking if i could have incorporated mascarpone it would have worked better.  the bread itself is quite sweet.