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 ...

Mary Samuels recently wrote to ask about chayote squash and the best ways to prepare it. Chayote squash is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Though firmer than zucchini or summer squash, it ...

Squash is one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen, offering a rainbow of flavors, textures, and cooking ...

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 ...

It’s all in the name for this fall squash: because of its tender skin and flesh, people compare it to zucchini and yellow squash. The flavor, however, is reminiscent of butternut squash or sweet ...

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 ...

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 ...