You might think of the vegetable okra as a mysterious finger-shaped pod with a notoriously slippery texture. If you've eaten it, you may know just how versatile and delicious the summer vegetable can ...

The exact native home of okra is in dispute. Some say West Africa. Others say Ethiopia or Eritrea, and others claim India is their place of origin. In any case, people have enjoyed okra since ...

Every okra connoisseur knows that woody okra can ruin a dish (if you don't prepare it properly). Here's what it is, how to ...

For a couple of seasons in the mid 2000s, Sonoma County had the most beautiful okra. Most commercial okra the world around is green. But Jill Adams, operating Crescent Moon Farm at the time, found ...

This video shows a straightforward southern method for making "fried okra" and "yellow squash" with a crisp, golden coating. It breaks down how to slice the vegetables, season them properly, and use a ...

Okra, known as lady’s fingers or the perfect villager’s vegetable, is a culinary symbol that goes beyond its distinct taste and unusual consistency. It carries a rich history and years of tradition, ...

Oil-less okra soup, also known as "okro soup" or "okra soup," is a delicious and healthy dish. It's typically prepared without palm oil or any other type of oil, making it a lighter alternative. 1.

There is no indifference when it comes to okra. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it kind of vegetable. As the author of “Okra,” part of the Savor the South cookbook series (University of North Carolina Press, ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Okra may be a divisive vegetable, but for those who know how to cook it right, it’s a beloved Southern classic. “It’s a delicacy, really, because a lot of people like ...