From acai and goji berries to yogurt and fish, the superfoods list only continues to grow year after year. And this year is no exception. Introducing the versatile superfruit: the chayote. After ...

Each year, during the month of March we celebrate all things nutrition because it is National Nutrition Month. In the northeast, the temperatures are still low, and there is nothing more nutritious ...

Chayote squash is poached with cinnamon, anise, and orange in Ana Castro’s Mexican-inspired dessert. Chayote squash are gourds that are typically in season October through March. Many grocery stores, ...

Chayote squash has just the right texture for shredding into a crunchy and refreshing slaw that’s great by itself, piled onto a barbecue sandwich or folded into a meaty taco. Instructions: Shred the ...

The chayote is an old acquaintance found in many cultures around the world. Its humble origin lies in the deep forests of Central America. Sechium edule is a true New World squash that has the ...

This recipe for Mirliton Relish came from Bon Appetit magazine.Mirliton Relish Makes 10 servings 3 1/2 pounds chayote squash (about 6 large), peeled, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch dice (8 cups) 1 1/2 cups ...

Mary Samuels recently wrote to ask about chayote squash and the best ways to prepare it. 1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook stirring until slightly softened, about 3 ...

I am not often surprised in the produce section of my local grocery store. The fruits and vegetables I run into are easy to identify, and for the most part I have tried most of them. However, this ...