Creamy Coleslaw with Boiled Dressing

Dressing

 * 2 large eggs
 * 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 1½ tablespoons flour
 * 1¼ teaspoons salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground mustard
 * ¼ cup cider vinegar
 * ¼ cup water
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 3 tablespoons cream

Coleslaw

 * 6 cups shredded cabbage
 * 1 large shredded carrot
 * 1 celery, finely chopped
 * 1 small onion, finely chopped
 * ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
 * ¼ cup minced parsley
 * 1½ teaspoons celery seeds
 * 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
 * ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) In small saucepan, beat the eggs, add the sugar, flour, salt and mustard.
 * 2) Combine the vinegar and the water and beat into the egg mixture.
 * 3) Then add the butter or oil.
 * 4) Cook over low heat, stirring about 5 – 8 minutes.
 * 5) When very thick, remove from heat and beat in cream or milk.
 * 6) Cool.
 * 7) Combine all of the coleslaw ingredients.
 * 8) Add the cooled dressing and toss lightly to coat with the dressing.