tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377855615418526815.post8447602900375583306..comments2008-09-26T11:21:59.898-04:00Comments on I Can Haz Recipeez: Chayote UglyKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269652271154376791noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377855615418526815.post-53813766225624671382008-08-14T16:42:00.000-04:002008-08-14T16:42:00.000-04:00apparently they sell chayote in the grocery stores...apparently they sell chayote in the grocery stores here (I didn't buy one, but thought of your post when I saw them).Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377517297771000726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377855615418526815.post-77193473658032456442008-08-09T13:35:00.000-04:002008-08-09T13:35:00.000-04:00Try growing your Chayote in a large pot, then you'...Try growing your Chayote in a large pot, then you'll have a constant supply by next November, start them now move it outside in the spring, looks and grows very similar to grapes, let them grow, bring them back in the fall before your first frost, you should get 3 years out of 1 plant, if you're successful plant 1 that you've grown each year and you'll have a constant supply. I am In San Diego believe it or not and I'm dreadfully going to try your recipe and this is my favorite 1.<BR/><BR/>Creamy Saute of chayotes Squash:<BR/> 6 servings<BR/><BR/>3 tbsp. unsalted butter<BR/>1 jalapeno. seeded and minced (I used 2)<BR/>2 chayote Squash. Peeled and thinly sliced<BR/>Salt and finely ground black pepper to taste <BR/>1/2 cup heavy cream (I use can milk)<BR/>1 tablespoon it minced fresh chives<BR/>1 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro <BR/><BR/>Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.<BR/> Add jalapeno and cook, stirring for 1 minute.<BR/>Add squash, salt and pepper. <BR/>Cover the pan, reduce heat and cook until the squash is just tender about 5 minutes. <BR/>Remove the cover and add the cream to the squash; toss gently. Raise heat and simmer the mixture uncovered until the cream is almost evaporated and has coated the squash.<BR/>Add chives and cilantro and correct seasoning.<BR/>Babbiebabbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159703169857424980noreply@blogger.com