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 ...

We are heading to the end of okra season in Houston. I'm forever on the hunt to cook okra in different ways without absorbing an excessive amount of fat or becoming slimy. As you will see in this ...

However, when cooked properly, okra can develop a delightfully crisp and pleasant texture or be cooked until soft and melting. Even the mucilage can be put to good use, so long as you have the right ...

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 ...

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is one of those dishes that just tastes like summer in the South. Whether you grew up eating it or you’ve got a garden overflowing with fresh okra and tomatoes, this cozy, ...

If there is any vegetable synonymous with the Lowcountry and Charleston, it’s okra. In fact, one of the city’s (and the United States’) oldest cookbooks — The Carolina Housewife, written in 1847 by ...

Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that can be off-putting to some. However, when cooked properly, okra can ...