DAY Recipe

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS
for dressing

2 scallions, chopped

1 fresh serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped

5 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sherry vinegar2 medium chayotes (1 lb total), [...]

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
4 chayotes (about 2 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
Cut each chayote lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges and discard seed if necessary. [...]

Squash was served at the first Thanksgiving, but chayote-common to southwestern cooking-has only recently been sold nationwide. Cilantro, garlic and chives accent this dish.

Serves 14.

INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter

1 1/2 cups finely chopped white onion

1 1/2 tablespoons minced [...]

Posole is a thick, hearty stew typically containing corn and pork that originated in Jalisco, Mexico. Since I wanted to make this recipe vegetarian anyway, I decided to take it in an entirely new direction. The dried cherries may seem a little odd at first, but they lend a pleasant sweet-tartness to the dish while [...]

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1poblano chili*
1red bell pepper
1yellow bell pepper1tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
4cups matchstick-size strips pitted chayote** (from 3 medium)1/3cup sherry wine vinegar
2teaspoons latin spice mix
2teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
Char chili and bell peppers over gas flame or [...]