Prickly pear is native to the Americas and has been introduced worldwide. It was historically a vital seasonal food for the survival of native tribes. Collecting prickly pears can be challenging due ...

From spicy Sonoran dogs to Navajo tacos, these iconic Arizona dishes blend cultures, heat, and bold flavor—see which ones ...

Prickly pear sorbet. Prickly pear sorbet is another refreshing treat you can enjoy on hot days. The fruit's natural sweetness takes away the need for too much sugar, making it even healthier.

Prickly pear fruit can be processed then eaten, frozen or made into juice. Pincushion fruit can be harvested then eaten. Barrel cactus fruit can be dried, ground, cooked and stored.

It may be prickly on the outside, but what you get on the inside is nothing short of amazing. A dietitian lists all the benefits of the prickly pear cactus fruit.

These 16 foods and drinks were born in Texas—think brisket, chili, and Dr Pepper—and they continue to shape the bold, ...

Their thick, leathery skin, hardened palate, and tough tongue protect them from the spines of the cactus pads. They use their claws to remove the largest spines before eating spiky prickly pear cacti ...

As mentioned by Regensburger, cactus leather is one of the go-to materials for her fashion brand. It is made from the mature leaves of the prickly-pear cactus, and the first company to make cactus ...