So there I was, stalking the wild prickly pear cactus. With tongs in hand, I gave each fruit a quick twist. Within 10 minutes I had 6 pounds — and all without even a scratch. After attending a ...

In a blender, combine the prickly pear flesh, grated ginger, lemon juice and water. Blend until smooth. Strain the juice by pouring the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Remove the pulp ...

Phoenix in the summer: Hot and humid with evening storms and a chance of a haboob (major dust storms for those who haven’t heard). One thing is certain of Phoenix summers; it takes a little motivation ...

The first taste of raw prickly pear is often a surprise to those who have previously only known it as a candy or confection. It isn’t sweet, but reminiscent of an overripe strawberry, the brightness ...

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 ...

A free class on prickly pear harvesting is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road, 546-9200. This fine guide will teach you how to cook with both the fruit and the pads of ...

Lemon bars are all well and good, but why settle for fine when you can put an undeniable Texas brand on the classic mid-century dessert favorite? For Cookie Base: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ...

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the fruit of the Opuntia cactus, also called nopal cactus. In botanical terms, the small, plump prickly pear is, in fact, a berry, measuring 2 to 5 inches, ...