Discover The Joys Of Cooking With Cactus (yes, Cactus!)

THE PRICKLY PEAR COOKBOOK
by Carolyn Niethammer


Imagine You're in a dry, dusty desert. You're hot, hungry and thirsty. Suddenly you see a mirage of exotic fruits, a lush and ripe feast of succulent CACTUS? Yes, cactus. Moist and green with pink fruit and thriving blossoms. Now the only question is...what to do with it? Fortunately, we have just the book you need. THE PRICKLY PEAR COOKBOOK is designed to teach you everything you need to know about how to pick, prepare and cook with this mysterious plant.

THE PRICKLY PEAR COOKBOOK contains 60 recipes from world-renowned chefs in New York, California, Texas, Arizona and even a few recipes from Israel. THE PRICKLY PEAR COOKBOOK explains not only the joys of cooking with this cactus, but also the benefits of indulging in this healthy treat. Prickly pear has been shown to lower blood sugar in those with Type II diabetes, lower cholesterol and may assist in helping the body respond to physical, psychological and biological stress.

THE PRICKLY PEAR COOKBOOK introduces numerous recipes including:

Prickly Pear Lemonade, Margaritas and Smoothies
Muffins, cakes and other baked goods
Appetizers, main dishes and desserts
Award-winning author, wild food expert and master cook, Carolyn Niethammer graduated from The University of Arizona with an M.A. in Journalism. Ms. Niethammer resides in Tucson, AZ. This is her sixth book.