Chayote (Sechium edule), also known as mirliton, chocho, and vegetable pear, is a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which also includes pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers. It has ...

This picadillo de chayote is a fast and easy authentic Costa Rican family dinner recipe. Picadillo de chayote, served with Costa Rican white rice, is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great ...

A number of specialty crops, including Asian vegetables, are farmed on very small acreages in the San Joaquin Valley.

Chayote are sold in West Indian shops in the UK. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruit. Treat chayote as a vegetable similar to a courgette. They have a watery texture and delicate flavour, but are often ...

Lawrence “LT” Smith is a 2024 F&W Best New Chef. The football player turned chef is cooking wildly imaginative ...

Typical Costa Rican meals are characterized by being a mix of fruits, vegetables, legumes and meats. Complete meals!

Aphids on every garden vegetable: Cluster of small, soft-bodied insects on buds and growth tips (gray, black, pink, green, ...

“We always look for something that's going to make a wow impression on someone who's maybe never had it,” says Gentile, who’s cooking ingredients like chayote squash vines and Ibérico pork ...

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