Jicama is a root vegetable often described as a cross between a potato and an apple in texture and taste. Its mild flavor makes it easily customizable and its crunchy texture, especially when raw, ...

If you aren't very familiar with daikon, jicama, or both, you may find yourself wondering what the difference between the two is. Some recipes suggest that you can substitute raw jicama or daikon root ...

Looking for a way to add more nutrition into your diet? Jicama might be just the food to add, or to include more of if you're already a fan of the crunchy root vegetable. Women's health dietitian and ...

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 ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Jicama, like potatoes, is a root vegetable that grows on the ground. Its white flesh has a crisp, crunchy texture and sweet, nutty flavor. Mexicans love to peel the vegetable ...

Supreme the grapefruit: Remove ends of fruit with a sharp serrated knife, then slice along outside of fruit to remove peel. With a gentle sawing motion, cut along each membrane to release grapefruit ...

As warmer weather arrives, I love to have an oversized bowl of grain salad in my fridge to serve up whenever hunger strikes. Otherwise, I find myself lapsing into my natural state as a closeted lunch ...