A native of Mexico and South America, jicama (HEE-kah-ma) is a large bulbous root with a brownish skin and a crunchy white interior. Sometimes referred to as “yam bean root” or “Mexican potato,” this ...

Jicama, a root vegetable native to Mexico, has become more popular in the U.S. thanks to its ability to stand in for potatoes as a low-carb french fry substitute. Jicama can add flavor and crunch to ...

The jicama-green apple salad at Grace 17.20 is my favorite. Light, refreshing, it’s perfect for summer. Will they share the recipe? — Amber Miller, Alpharetta Pete Washburn, chief operating officer of ...

Get ready for a taste of sunshine with these vibrant spicy mango salsa chicken tacos! Tender, juicy chicken is infused with bold Mexican spices and then piled high in warm tortillas with a sweet and ...

Instructions for the dressing: Place roasted chiles, cucumbers, cilantro, green onions, olive oil, vinegar and garlic into a food processor and puree until smooth. In a large bowl, toss Hatch chile, ...

Sprinkle the vinegar and sesame oil over the scallops and let them marinate 30 minutes. In a wok, heat the vegetable oil. Cook the garlic, ginger and pepperflakes about 30 seconds or until aromatic.

What could be better after a hard day of fishing than a sophisticated wahoo loin nestled with grilled pineapple and jicama alongside a fresh arugula salad? Nothing, except perhaps a polished gin drink ...

Cucumber and jicama make an odd couple. The cucumber is from Asia and is beloved in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Europe. But in those areas, jicama is unknown. On the other hand, jicama is a ...

Jicama won't win any awards for taste.No matter whether it's served cooked or raw, jicama needs seasoning. Think of it like tofu: Though jicama doesn't have much flavor of its own, it's adept at ...

Jicama is crunchy, slightly sweet, and full of beneficial nutrients. Though jicama isn’t what it seems, it is good for you, according to the registered dietitians we spoke to. Here’s what they had to ...

Get ready for a flavor-packed grilled shrimp taco night that’s light, zesty, and bursting with summer vibes. These tacos combine juicy, chili-lime marinated shrimp with a crisp mango-jicama slaw for ...