SLAW WITH CABBAGE, CARROT, JICAMA AND APPLE ENJOY DAN:

                      CABBAGE CARROT JICAMA AND APPLE SLAW by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 small head red cabbage, shredded

1 carrot, peeled and shredded

1 small jicama, peeled and shredded

1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, cored and very thinly sliced

1/2-red onion, halved and very thinly sliced longwise

2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1/4-cup sour cream

1/4-cup raisins

2 tablespoon honey

1/2- tablespoon chives or 2 scallions, cut on the bias

1/2- tablespoon dried oregano

1/2-teaspoon kosher salt

1/4-teaspoon white pepper

2 teaspoon whole anise (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a dry skillet over low heat roast the anise until they smell good.

2.   Remove from heat and grind into a powder in a coffee grinder.

3.   In a bowl combine cabbage, carrots, jicama, apple, bell pepper, onion, and raisins.

4.   In another bowl combine honey, and rice wine vinegar, whisk until smooth.

5.   Add the sour cream, chives, oregano, anise powder, salt and pepper.

6.   Whisk all the ingredients together.

7.   Stir into cabbage mixture and chill before serving.

ENJOY DAN:                    BON-APPETITE!!