A fragrant Indian-inspired dish with cactus, ghee, and toasted spices. 30,000 workers sidelined - and Houston does what Washington D.C. won't ...

Cactuses aren’t just part of the scenery in South Texas. For centuries, the fruit and paddles from the prickly pear cactus have fueled the people who live here, and they’re still easy to find on the ...

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 ...

Prickly desert cactus sounds like the last thing you’d want to eat. But -- surprise! -- once the spines are off, cactus is juicy and tender, great in anything from salads and soups to main courses and ...

Instructions: Trim the prickly part of the cactus by scraping them off with a knife. Cut the paddles into 2-inch cubes and place in a large saucepan. Add the turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt and roughly 4 ...

A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary possibilities. Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, ...

A refreshing salad with nopal cactus pads is just what you need on a hot day. Combine diced cactus pads with tomatoes, ...