Dec 9, 2025 · What Is a Mirliton? No matter what you call it—mirliton, chou chou, xuxu, christophene, and most commonly known as a chayote—the crop remains the same. This pear-shaped vegetable …

Chayote (/ tʃaɪˈoʊteɪ /; previously placed in the obsolete genus Sechium, now in the genus Sicyos, as Sicyos edulis), also known as christophine, mirliton, güisquil, and choko, is an edible plant belonging …

Aug 4, 2016 · The mirliton is a member of the cucurbit squash family, and is the fruit of a heavy, hearty vine that loves to climb. It’s unique: rather than plant seeds, you plunk the entire vegetable in the …

Dec 9, 2023 · Efforts have been made to reinvigorate mirliton production in New Orleans in the years since. This thin-skinned vegetable is light green and pear shaped, and can be added to both savory …

Mirliton (pronounced MER-lih-ton in Louisiana, or sometimes MEL-a-tawn or MELLY-tawn in New Orleans) is the local Creole/Cajun name for chayote squash, a pale green, pear-shaped vegetable in …

Apr 3, 2025 · In this article, we'll discuss how to grow and cook mirliton—and we'll even talk about a festival that honors it. If you have a bumper crop of mirlitons this year, then this article should keep …

Aug 26, 2025 · Mirliton, or chayote, is a nutritious fruit that can be prepared in many ways to make really delicious food and we've got the recipes here!

May 17, 2025 · Dive into the vibrant world of mirlitons with our roundup of 18 Delicious Mirliton Recipes Easy to Make! Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight dinner or looking to spice up your seasonal …

Mar 8, 2025 · Mirliton is the Haitian-French word for the Louisiana chayote (Sechium edule) vine that originated in Mexico and Central America. Haitians brought it to Louisiana in the 19th century, and it …

Add onions, mirliton flesh, bay leaf, and thyme and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until the shrimp are just pink. Remove from heat, and fold in crabmeat and crawfish tails. …