When choosing okra, pick pods that are firm but give slightly when squeezed, with a bright, even color. Keep them small—under ...

Enjoy the Southern staple with these expert-approved ways to eat okra. Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that ...

Okra may be a divisive vegetable, but for those who know how to cook it right, it’s a beloved Southern classic.

The weeks just after Labor Day are a great time to stock up on summer vegetables. They are the cheapest they'll be all year long, and the quality is wonderful. Look for okra, tomatoes and pickling ...

High yield and hardy, okra thrives in the unrelenting heat of the South’s summer months. Thought to have been introduced to Louisiana from West Africa during the early 18th century by enslaved ...

To me, okra is one of those foods that just doesn’t look like it should taste so good. At church dinners, it’s my “go to” vegetable — especially if it’s cooked by a little old lady who truly knows how ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LNDMedically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Okra, a small edible flowering plant, is ...

If it's been a while since you've been adventurous in your garden, it's time to lighten up and try something new. To help you sort out the promising from the far-fetched, I'll share my experiences ...

You’re likely familiar with okra. The edible seed pods of the okra plant are used in a variety of dishes, including fried okra, okra chips, and gumbo. Now, however, TikTok has come up with a new use ...