Prickly pear, or cactus pear, is the bright-purple fruit of the opuntia cactus plant. Most people know of prickly pear margaritas, that fruity drink made at Mexican restaurants and tequila bars. But ...
Like their name implies, prickly pears can be a thorny fruit to deal with. They’re covered in tiny needles, chock-full of hard seeds and their juice can stain everything it touches a shocking magenta ...
You’re driving through the grand Salinas Valley, with its green fields of lettuces, green onions and broccoli, when suddenly you spot a sight straight out of the Mojave Desert: A field of cactus has ...
No longer is prickly pear a niche flavor unknown to those outside the Southwest. It's now mainstream. For a limited time, the new Berry Prickly Pear Frappuccino is available at Starbucks, the coffee ...
Nothing says summer like frozen desserts, and this week's episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition has the perfect treat for combating humidity. Food & Wine Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple whips ...