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, scientifically known as Sechium edule, is a green vegetable belonging to the gourd family. It is also referred to as vegetable pear, mirliton squash, or choko. Chayote is native to Mexico but ...