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chayote

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cha·yo·te  (chä-yt, -t)
n. In both senses also called christophene; also called regionally mirliton.
1. A tropical American perennial herbaceous vine (Sechium edule) having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
2. The fruit of this plant.
[Spanish, from Nahuatl chayotli.]
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From Chayote and Chile Poblano Soup; Green Salad with Jicama, Manco, and Cucumber; and Chicken with Tomatillo Cilantro Salsa; to Beef in Avocado Salsa; Cauliflower with Spicy Tomatoes; and Amaranth Water, "Mexican Light" is an ideal and highly recommended culinary resource for diet conscious kitchen cooks wanting their friends and family to eat healthy while eating Mexican.
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From Chayote and Chile Poblano Soup; Green Salad with Jicama, Manco, and Cucumber; and Chicken with Tomatillo Cilantro Salsa; to Beef in Avocado Salsa; Cauliflower with Spicy Tomatoes; and Amaranth Water, "Mexican Light" is an ideal and highly recommended culinary resource for diet conscious kitchen cooks wanting their friends and family to eat healthy while eating Mexican.
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3 1/2 pounds chicken, with giblets 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 1 white onion, peeled and quartered 1 chayote squash, halved 1 head garlic, halved 1 small bunch parsley 1 small bunch cilantro 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Masa in the limelight; Masa (mah-sah): the Spanish word for "dough": ... by Art Culinaire
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