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 ...

The bright-pink fruit of the prickly-pear cactus adds a zing to this dish, inspired by the flora of Death Valley National Park.

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 ...