Five Best Coleslaw Recipes for Summer BBQs, Picnics, and Potlucks

I have a confession to make. I am not a fan of store-bought, ready-made coleslaw. It's too bland for my taste and often far too gloopy. I like my coleslaw to have a nice flavor and plenty of texture. Bland coleslaw is a no no for me.I had a mother who made great coleslaw. Everything I know about making coleslaw was learned at her knee. I used to love to watch her putting it together. Everything was hand sliced, from the cabbage right down to the carrots, onions, etc. She would stand at the counter with her trusty knife and slice everything very thinly. Nothing was ever grated, and she did not have a food processor. Personally, I think that the only way to get a good texture for your coleslaw is to cut everything by hand. Her dressing was always made from scratch, and it was just right. Not too sour, not too sweet, not to thick or gloopy and she didn't measure everything. She seemed to know just by instinct what to put into the slaw, and it was always delicious. I have been making…