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 ...

Unlike winter squashes like butternut squash, summer squash is mild in flavor and harvested early while the rind is tender and edible. On their own, summer squashes are surprisingly good for you.

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, ...

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 ...

Sure, you know about pumpkins (and their lattes) and have likely heard about butternut and acorn squash, too. But what about chayote squash? Similar to a pear in size and shape, this bright green ...

1. Preheat your oven to 350F. 2. Peel the squash and cut into ½ inch wedges like you would with a pear. 3. In a bowl, toss the squash with a liberal amount of olive oil, the epazote and season with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chayote squash is used in many ways, from soup to enchiladas as well for salsa and pickles. iStock Chayote squash is a little, lesser known squash that originates from South America and Mexico. It has ...