You might not be a fan of okra’s usual texture, but there are things you can do to improve it. Choose firm, green okra without spots. Buy small okra, about 3 inches long. Make sure each piece is firm, ...

The Whole Okra book, written by Chris Smith, is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects and growing advice. Does okra need defending? Chris Smith thinks so, as he ...

Thomas Jefferson claimed okra was thriving in West Virginia in 1781, and by 1800, okra had become a Southern staple. Emblematic of Southern culture, okra remains a regular on classic Southern ...

Plus, more from her 20th anniversary cookbook "Recipes to Sing About." Patti LaBelle joined "Good Morning America" on Tuesday and shared two recipes from her cookbook "LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing ...

The Southern-Approved Way to Make Fried Okra: 'Exactly How My Georgia Mama Did It!' originally appeared on Parade. If there’s one veggie I’ll never get tired of, it’s okra. Growing up in Louisiana, I ...

Okra is a polarizing vegetable. Some people wolf it down golden-fried, a plate at a time. Others wince and turn away at the mere thought of the slimy stuff. Either way, Houston gardeners should ...

Alley's recent spate of recipes for okra and tomato casseroles inspired E.Z. of Covington to send one that she got from a friend's mother in 1982. This one is really different: It's called humbo, ...