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Chayote (previously placed in the obsolete genus Sechium), also known as christophine, mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit was first cultivated in Mesoamerica between southern Mexico and Honduras , with the most genetic diversity available in both Mexico and Guatemala . [ 4 ]
Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama (/ ˈ h ɪ k ə m ə / or / dʒ ɪ ˈ k ɑː m ə /; [1] Spanish jícama ⓘ; from Nahuatl xīcamatl, [ʃiːˈkamatɬ]) or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae).
The version more commonly referred to as "picadillo" is a soupy stew made with ground or minced beef (also pork or sometimes, chicken), potatoes or chayote, green peas, carrots, onions, garlic, bell peppers, black pepper, and raisins in a tomato-based broth seasoned with patis (fish sauce), soy sauce, and sometimes chilis.
Vegetables are often seen as the epitome of food you don’t like but that’s good for you. The reason is you probably haven’t had them made right, a chef says.
By now, we know that eating produce during peak season benefits the environment, the wallet, and of course, the flavor of our food. But during the winter months, our tuber-heavy roster grows tired ...
They also introduced such Haitian specialties as red beans and rice and mirliton (or chayote; a pear-shaped vegetable) to the Louisiana Creole cuisine. [10] Since independence from France, the French influence has remained evident in the Haitian society, not only in the usage of the language but in the contributions to the cuisine.
A few times a year, I make broccoli cheddar soup for dinner with extras for the freezer. Our extended family also loves a broccoli cheddar casserole I make for the holidays. And for all of those ...
Pumpkin soup, made with pumpkin or butternut squash, chicken, chayote (locally known as cho cho), and various other vegetables depending on the region. Red peas soup, made with kidney beans, pigstail, beef or chicken, tubers such as coco, yam, potato and sweet potato, vegetables and spices. Saturday soup (Beef soup)