See a roundup of okra recipes, including Indian, Mediterranean, African, Asian, Mexican, and American Southern-inspired dishes. Oh, sweet okra. Can anyone really say they’ve spent quality time in the ...

1) Melt butter and bring pan to medium heat. Crush garlic and dice onions, then add them to the pan. Sautee for 5 minutes or until soft. 2) Add tomatoes (with juice), sugar, thyme, bay leaf, vinegar, ...

Okra thrives in the heat - both in the garden and in the kitchen. As the merciless summer sun beats down, okra plants produce pod after pod, giving home cooks pounds of produce to prepare or preserve.

Put a 5-quart heavy cast iron Dutch oven on the stove top over medium heat. Then fry down the bacon in the vegetable oil until lightly browned and crispy. Remove it from the pot and set it aside for a ...

There are dozens of dishes that are considered Southern culinary delicacies. One of my favorites is Stewed Tomatoes and Okra. We are indeed blessed to have a long growing season and home gardens to ...

Okra is unlike any other green vegetable at the store. This veggie boasts a sweet yet grassy flavor, but it can also have a slimy texture that many find off-putting. However, all it takes is the right ...

Though notions of seasonality can feel precious at times — especially in our grocery stores where you can get most anything you want throughout the year — I still like to punctuate the seasons with a ...

Okra can be "a little finicky, especially if it isn't fresh," Cara Mangini, author of "The Vegetable Butcher" (Workman Publishing, 2016, $29.95) writes. "Buy okra in season (if possible from a local ...

When I mentioned recently to a friend that I was developing some recipes highlighting okra, he forced a polite smile and said, “Well, there’s a lot there to work with.” Sensing his distaste, I assured ...

Our granddaughter, Maggie, came home from college a few days ago and had a list of foods she was craving)) She wanted fried ...