A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary possibilities.

It is an important symbol in Mexican heritage, appearing on the country’s flag as part of the iconic eagle and cactus emblem. Beyond its symbolism, prickly pear has been a vital source of ...

Despite its nutritional offerings, consumption of Guizhou cactus pear — which is distinct from the invasive Mexican prickly pear of the genus Opuntia — is limited by its bitter taste.

If you're looking to broaden your fruit horizons beyond the quotidien, consider the many ways to eat prickly pears. Also known as cactus pear, this delectable desert fruit grows on shrub-size ...