Have you ever noticed a stack of fresh cactus paddles at your local market, but were unsure how to use them — or at least how to keep from getting stuck? The paddles of the prickly pear cactus are ...

The most popular way to enjoy nopales is as a taco (Credit: Danny Perez) In Mexico, nopales (prickly pear cacti) are mixed with tomatoes into a bright salad and spooned into tortillas with creamy goat ...

For Nopalitos: Place prepared nopalitos, onion and tied bunch of cilantro in a large saucepan. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring water to a boil and add salt, to taste. Simmer, uncovered, until ...