Is it really a summer party if there’s no slaw? For many of us, no. Whether you prefer classic cabbage-based — or any one of the imaginative takes incorporating broccoli, carrots or other fresh vegetables — slaw is a staple of summer celebrations, bookended between the main course (always grilled or barbecued) and a sweet treat for dessert. Still, slaw doesn’t get the same love from guests, or the cook — all too often, it’s a store-bought side thought on a table of otherwise homemade specialties. (I’ve done this myself — guilty as charged.) But if you’ve ever tried homemade, you probably know it’s light years better than anything you will find at the store. And do you know how easy it is to make?