"Chayote squash is native to Central America and grows rampantly in Honduras, where my parents are from. Chayote thrives in a tropical climate and grows best under humid conditions so it's not a common vegetable to grow in a dry climate like mine in Los Angeles.
"This is a recurring holiday treat in my family! I have so many memories over the years making this with my mom and sister in our kitchen growing up. My grandma knows how to make a delicious Armenian dish, called "souberag," by scratch (noodles and all)... and we always begged her to "please!" make it for us. We still haven't quite mastered her specialty, but this recipe is an easier version that uses phyllo dough (instead of the homemade noodles) and runs a very close second. My family can't imagine a holiday celebration without this!"
