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 ...

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 salads and soups, main courses and even desserts.

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 ...

Cactus fruit is rich in betanin, polyphenols and other potent antioxidants that support liver health, protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation.

I haven’t been eating a ton of vegetables lately, something I realized as I sat in my neighbor’s apartment the other night, demolishing a cheesesteak around 10:30 p.m. The holiday season admittedly ...