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 ...

Guelaguetza’s horchata is inspired by the one created and still served at the Mercado 20 de Noviembre in Oaxaca City by Doña Casilda, who runs a popular booth in the mercado that specializes in aguas ...

This recipe is a traditional favorite of American Indians. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. Stir in water until dough becomes soft and pliable. Knead dough on floured surface, folding outer ...

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 ...

Prickly pear cacti in the Tucson area are laden with plump, red fruits at this time of year — creating not only a colorful landscape but an opportunity for native-food fans to whip up a batch of ...

Surprise your friends and family with a refreshing and light holiday cocktail. In this video, we make this Christmas cactus cocktail recipe, combining chilled hibiscus tea, lime juice, tequila, and ...

A staple throughout the Southwest, this desert fruit adds flavor and color to cocktails, salads, salsas, desserts, and more. If you're looking to broaden your fruit horizons beyond the quotidien, ...