This bright, healthy and sweet-tart salad was inspired by one of the ubiquitous features of Death Valley National Park – the prickly pear. The 2026 book "National Geographic National Parks Cookbook: ...

Phoenix in the summer: Hot and humid with evening storms and a chance of a haboob (major dust storms for those who haven’t heard). One thing is certain of Phoenix summers; it takes a little motivation ...

The first taste of raw prickly pear is often a surprise to those who have previously only known it as a candy or confection. It isn’t sweet, but reminiscent of an overripe strawberry, the brightness ...

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 ...

Bright, refreshing, and nourishing, this prickly pear juice recipe from Bermudian herbalist Doreen Williams-James is a simple way to enjoy this unique cactus fruit. Prickly pear is available as an ...