When most people see this prickly desert plant, the last thing they think of is putting it in their mouth. But cactus, or nopales as they call it in the Southwest, makes a surprisingly delicious and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cactus blossom fried onion on plate - Julianne De Witt/Mashed Of course, achieving such an impressive appetizer at home doesn't ...

While many see versatile maiz as the foremost plant in Mexican cookery, cactus occupies a more symbolic role for many Mexicans. You can literally see this by examining the Mexican flag, which depicts ...

Have you ever noticed a stack of fresh cactus paddles at your local market, but were unsure how to use them — or at least how to keep from getting stuck? The paddles of the prickly pear cactus are ...

This week we cook up four nopal (cactus) recipes that go beyond the traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes we love in South Texas. Paul Stephen is a food writer for the Express-News. He can be reached ...

Chef Larry Delgado's winning plate of shrimp tacos with a South Texas Cactus Slaw. (Dinah Rogers/NOLA.com | TImes-Picayune) I'm rounding up more recipes from the past weekend's trio of events: The ...

These cute cactus cupcakes are a lot easier to handle than their prickly look-alikes. Chocolate cake is baked in terra-cotta pots and then topped with cookie crumb dirt and a fudgy, chocolate-filled ...

Cactus gives this smoothie a silky texture that seems deceptively rich and creamy. This is an ideal post-workout refresher. 1/2 cup cactus pads, needles removed and diced Instructions: Combine the ...

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise along the spine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred and shells are bright in color, about 5 ...