Long before it rooted itself in Southern soil, okra journeyed from its birthplace in Africa.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make the most of this summer vegetable while its at its best. "Mercy me, these were delicious. I cut a few okra up, splashed a ...

I want to share a bunch of my favorite okra recipes with you but here's what we're not gonna do on my watch: slander okra. I'm sick to the teeth of stories like "How to Make Okra Less Slimy" and "The ...

Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Its unique texture and flavor make it a favorite among ...

I love okra. Like, in an “I’m in a deeply committed relationship with okra” kind of way. I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating every end of August, when the weather is steadily, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There’s a long story as to how we found ourselves with three kilos of okra in the fridge. Occasions like this ...

Southern Fried Okra Salad combines fresh vegetables, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and crispy cornmeal-coated okra for a ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If that's not to your liking, okra can be eaten raw, pickled, fried, succotashed, roasted, grilled, crisped to shards, or cooked ...