Last summer I developed a recipe for oven-roasted okra, which was my way of celebrating one of my favorite vegetables. I love its slipperiness, crisp exterior, and simple, earthy flavor. Fresh okra is ...

The classic Southern dish does more than just nourish: It tells a bigger story of the Black American cooks who have preserved its legacy, while creating their own versions. By Kayla Stewart For the ...

Why: Okra gets a bad rap, mostly from people who assume the texture will be “slimy.” But that’s not how properly fried, batter-encased okra tastes, and the soul food specialists from the Praline ...

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back ...

A recipe for a quick pan-fried treat uses okra from the farmers’ market. By Florence Fabricant It’s late summer, and the farm stands are selling okra. I bought some without a recipe in mind; the ...

As I was buying okra at the farmer's market in New Richmond last Saturday, someone asked me, "What do you do with it?" I said that we liked to fry it. A bystander asked, "But isn't it slimy?" The ...