Removing Thorns from Nopales (Cactus Paddles) and Chayotes (Mirliton)
Braised Beef with Chipotle and Cactus Paddles (Carne de res con chipotle y nopalitos)
Nopal is a general name for several kinds of cactus with edible paddles and fruit. Various species of the Opuntia genus grow wild in different regions, especially central Mexico. There are also cultivated nopales. The mild-flavored cactus paddles or pencas (the...
The many lives of Zarela Martínez
Culinary legend Zarela Martínez introduced finely tuned, highly researched regional Mexican cuisine to a national stage, and has continued to blaze trails for more than three decades.