This is an original recipe from a world famous restaurant near me In Frankenmuth, Michigan. Zehnder’s is famous for their quaint old German style hospitality, covered bridge, cheese haus and fudge. The artisan shoppes have every type of local talent exhibited for your pleasure. A midtown clock stands majestically in the middle of the two lane main street. “The village is located a few short miles from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland (stylized Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland) is a retail store in Frankenmuth, Michigan that promotes itself as the “World’s Largest Christmas Store”. Designed with an Alpine architecture and operating year-round, the building is 7.35 acres (29,700 m²) in size with landscaped grounds covering 27 acres (109,000 m²). Outside the entrance are three 17-foot (5 m) tall outdoor Santas and a 15-foot (5 m) tall snowman.” courtesy of YELP) You can purchase anything you can dream of from bulbs to life size nativities. But the most famous thing about Frankenmuth are the two large eating areas featuring their famous chicken dinners with all the trappings of grandma’s meals from scratch. This coleslaw is just one. In future posts I will be featuring more of the famous sides from their recipe cookbook.
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Classic Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 6 ounces half & half
- 1 1/2 cups salad dressing Hellman's or Kraft mayonnaise
- 7 ounces white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Zehnder's Chicken seasoning
- 1 head cabbage finely shredded
- 1/4 cup carrot shredded per pound of cabbage
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped per pound of cabbage
- 1/4 cup red cabbage shredded per pound of cabbage
- 1/4 cup green pepper finely chopped per pound of cabbage
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients, except cabbage, carrots, onion and green pepper, until all solids are dissolved. Store in refrigerator. Chill before using.
- Shred the cabbage. Add the carrots, onions, red cabbage and green peppers. Toss in the dressing until it coats the cabbage but doesn't make it soggy. If you desire a thicker dressing, substitute sour cream for the half & half.
I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Follow me to my kitchen. 
I love coleslaw, it really goes with almost everything. Plus it’s packed with vitamins.
It is my favorite way to eat cabbage! Enjoy your week!
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You are welcome and thanks for hosting Janice. Have a great week!
Just pinned your awesome Coleslaw! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. We will look forward to seeing you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you for the pin. Have a great week!
Thank you for the recipe Marilyn, but I really have to thank you for the Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland tip. I am going to look it up right away. I live across a continent from it but there is always holidays and hopefully an online store.
I am weird I like to eat regular coleslaw on my hotdogs.
They do have online and a catalogue too if I remember. You can spend hours looking at all the stuff! Enjoy. Have a great week!
I do adore a good Coleslaw Marilyn
I am glad you like it Amber. Have a great week!
I love a good coleslaw and this one is similar to mine except for the chicken seasoning. I will have to try it! Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.
That seasoning is the ingredient that everyone asks, “what is that?” Have a great week.
The recipe sounds good and I enjoyed reading about Frankenmuth and the World’s Largest Christmas Store. Thank you Marilyn for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I shared your post.
Thank you Dee. I really need to get some pictures of that store. It is a village by itself! Happy Mother’s Day!
I’ve never heard of putting chicken seasoning in coleslaw before! That sounds so different and interesting. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
It really compliments the broasted chicken. It is so slight you won’t be able to decide what that flavor is! Happy Mother’s Day!
Your coleslaw looks tasty! Thank you for sharing this special recipe with us today on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂
You are welcome Jes! Glad you like the recipe. Happy Mother’s Day!
Your coleslaw looks so yummy. I needed a good recipe to go with fish tacos.
Pinned & sharing Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Thank you Theresa for the pin. This one just adds a bit of WOW flavor. I am glad you liked the recipe. Happy Mother’s Day!
Frankenmuth is only 15 minutes away from me but I’ve tried their coleslaw. Maybe because I’m too busy drooling in the bakery department at Zehnder’s. With grilling season right around the corner this is going to come in handy. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, and I hope your week is going great.
I could spend the whole day and all my food busget just in those shops. How great to be able to go anytime you want. I am sure this recipe won’t disappoint! Have a great weekend!
I love coleslaw and this recipe sounds delicious! Pinned this one!
Thank you Donna for the pin! I am happy you like it! Have a good Mother’s Day!
This recipe looks delicious! I love coleslaw. I used to work in a sandwich shop and we would top some of the sandwiches with coleslaw. It was so good! I think I will have to try your recipe and make some gourmet sandwiches! Thanks for sharing!
I am starting to do that with my deli sandwiches! It is so tasty. I hope you try it Heather. Have a good Mother’s Day!
One of my most favorite sides! Looking forward to trying this recipe! Thanks for sharing it Marilyn! Pinned 🙂
I am glad you like it Laurie. Thanks for the pin. Have a good Mother’s Day!
Lived in Saginaw for many years (in the U.P. since 2011), and this cole slaw IS memorable! Glad to have the recipe, as we only get down to that area about once a year!
Thanks Julie. We are fortunate enough to be only 1 1/2 hours away and stop on your way to and from the condo in Traverse City. I just wish I could add a “taste” button on some of my recipes. This one included! Have a great day.
Looks perfect! Saved and will be making soon. Thank you for the recipe!
You are quite welcome! Thanks for the save. If you get to try it be sure to come back and let me know!! Have a great day.
Sounds delicious!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks Jess. Have a great day.
Chicken seasoning? That sounds really good! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Yes. It calls for the Zehnder brand but any type of seasoning you use or an all purpose seasong will do. Brings a wow flaor to the dressing. Have a great day!
Marilyn, I love classic coleslaw. Didn’t know when I clicked on the post I’d be reading about Frankenmuth. It’s been ages since I last ate at Zehnder’s or Bavarian Inn. Thanks for the memories!
You are welcome Jean. Glad to help. I realized how popular Frankenmuth is from all the license plates you see. But I am thrilled by how many bloggers have fond memories of the town!! Have a great day!
I was surprised to see cole slaw after all of the fun sweet treats, but this looks great! Cole slaw just fits so well with some meals. Thank you for sharing this. By the way, I was interested to see that you live in Michigan as I grew up there and have fond memories of the Great Lakes, Mackinaw Bridge and so many other places. 🙂
That is so cool Joy!! My step mom has a condo in Traverse City so we go there quite a bit. I hope I brought back sone fond memories! Have a great week!
My cousin is from Michigan and she never stops singing all day about Frankenmuth and their yummy foods.I need to try this recipe and send her the picture,I hope my cooking turns out as good as the original recipe.
LOVE,
Joanna
I am sure it will be great!! I have a few other recuipes, including the chicken I will be adding here soon. Glad you have heard of it!! Have a great week!
My sister’s family lives in Michigan, and one of our favorite trips is a day in Frankenmuth. My mouth is watering thinking of a table loaded with chicken and sides like this coleslaw.
We go every year. Haven’t missed one in 45 years. I. Was so wxcited to find their original cookbook!! Come look me up sometime and I will treat!!
I’ll keep that in mind – would love to meet you!