In this guide, I want to share exactly what chayote squash is with my readers, and why exploring it in your cooking is a great idea. What is Chayote? Whether you’ve seen it called chayote, mirliton, choko, or even the vegetable pear, each name is referring to the same pear-shaped, ...
What Does Kabocha Squash Taste Like? Kabocha’s taste is a cross between a pumpkin and sweet potato. Its flesh has a sweet, earthy flavor with hints of chestnut, and is chock full of beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins A and C. While many winter squash varieties have a thick skin undesi...
Opo Squashor long squash, as it is often called in Canada, isn’t actually a type of squash at all but rather a gourd. Other names this unique fruit (but more like a vegetable) goes by are bottle gourd, snake gourd, Tasmania bean, and calabash squash. The term Opo squash is Chinese...
Have you heard of all of turmeric’s health benefits, but are unsure about the taste? We've got you covered! WHAT DOES TURMERIC TASTE LIKE? The culinary team here at "Rachael Ray" says that the golden-hued Indian spice has a pungent, earthy-sweet taste. You’ll find it commonly used...
Learn how to prepare and cook opo squash (long squash) in 6 ways: roasted, stewed, sauteed, pan-fried, curried, or used in soups.
What does a radish taste like?Radishes are crisp and watery making them great in salads. They are peppery, and can be pretty spicy depending on which variety you choose. Their spiciness is more intense in the outer layer than in the inner core which is milder. Radish leaves are also edibl...
What does quinoa taste like? Quinoa has a mild, nutty flavor. Some describe it as having a slightly earthy taste. It is often compared to rice or couscous, but with a slightly firmer texture. When cooked, quinoa retains a slightly crunchy texture with a delicate pop in each bite. This ...
What Does It Taste Like? Kabocha squash has a rich, sweet, nutty, earthy flavor, with hints of chestnuts, and a smooth, dry, starchy texture. Kabocha Squash Recipes Here a a few recipes specifically written for kabocha squash; however, any winter squash, includingbutternut,acornand Hubbard ca...
What Does It Taste Like? When it comes to winter squash, the standard basis for comparison isbutternut squash, as it is the one most people are familiar with. Delicata squash is indeed very similar to this variety, with a sweet, buttery flavor, but can also be compared to sweet potato,...
Like zucchini,yellow squash is commonly called summer squash, adding to the entire squash confusion. As zucchinis belong to the same family, they are harvested when they’re immature and theirskin is still soft. A big thing to remember is while they form part of the summer squash family, ...