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 thrives in the heat - both in the garden and in the kitchen. As the merciless summer sun beats down, okra plants produce pod after pod, giving home cooks pounds of produce to prepare or preserve.

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 ...

The exact native home of okra is in dispute. Some say West Africa. Others say Ethiopia or Eritrea, and others claim India is their place of origin. In any case, people have enjoyed okra since ...

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 ...

From sumptuous Creole gumbo and tempura-fried pods to crispy salads and puckery pickles, these okra recipes have you covered. Chef Ari Miller halves okra pods then quickly roasts them until crispy and ...

What’s in season: What exactly do you do with okra? Though the vegetable is found in a number of cuisines throughout the world — including African (from which the pods were introduced to the American ...

Filled with crisp broiled okra and served with a garlicky yogurt dressing, this summery recipe is deeply lovable. By Melissa Clark Up against the wide-ranging appeal of sweet corn and juicy, ripe ...

Foodies visiting the Kitchen Pavilion during the Denver County Fair will be treated to a cavalcade of competitive cook-offs. A first-class contender for most versatile international ingredient would ...