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 ...

Okra — most folks love it or hate it. I was raised by two Southern parents and, by default, was served this small green Louisiana staple all the time — in gumbo, pickled, sautéed, fried … you name it.

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 ...

As soon as I said, “I don’t see why anyone would want to eat okra,” the music seemed to stop, the crowd turned to stare, and I heard the crash of glasses hitting the floor. The nearest exit was not ...

Okra has an ardent proselytizer in Virginia Willis, the Atlanta-based chef, author and Southern food authority. “I will cajole, entice, and seduce doubters into becoming believers,” writes Willis in ...

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It’s officially summer—and that means it’s okra season! This highly-underrated Southern side dish deserves more love, so we’re breaking down how to cook okra and reap all the rewards it has to offer.

The Times and Democrat will be running the Best of What's Cooking? from columnist Teresa Hatchell. This column ran originally on August 11, 2021. The headline of this column may have some of you ...