Summer Side Dish Archives - Sunup to Sundown

Cleveland Hot Slaw: The Spicy, Savory Summer Side You Didn’t Know You Needed

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026Sunup to Sundown

🌶️ What Makes Cleveland Hot Slaw Different

If you’re used to classic sweet coleslaw, Cleveland hot slaw is a delicious surprise. Instead of leaning on sugar, this version brings the heat with Tabasco sauce and finely diced jalapeño. It’s still cool and crunchy like traditional slaw, but the flavor is bolder, creamier, and far more savory.

The dressing has just enough richness to coat the cabbage without weighing it down, and the spicy kick wakes up every bite. It’s the kind of slaw that doesn’t sit quietly on the side of the plate — it stands out.

Homemade Potato Salad

August 16, 2018September 30, 2018Sunup to Sundown

You can make homemade potato salad in no time by using your instant pot or pressure cooker. Previously, we would have boiled eggs and potatoes on the stove but using the instant pot makes quick work of cooking both eggs and potatoes to make this scrumptious side dish. In fact, the instant pot makes hard boiled eggs that are so easy to peel. We have wondered why we waited so long to purchase an instant pot just for this reason.