While okra is usually thought of in Creole/Cajun food, it also works well in other highly spiced cuisines. Some think it tastes somewhat like eggplant, which means it substitutes effectively in ...

In a heavy-bottom dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Saute 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add ham, bay leaf and thyme and cook ...

March marks the beginning of the peak season for okra, a Southern specialty worth exploring in the microwave. Okra has a mild, sweet flavor, somewhat akin to fresh green beans. Nutritionally, it`s a ...

We can grow a great selection of vegetables now. Many of these vegetables are near and dear to Southerners and form an important part of our regional cuisine, including Southern peas, okra, cucuzza, ...

This hearty, spicy dish makes for a perfect mid-week meal. "Trinidad is known for its special dhal dishes. With a massive Indian influence on the island, they have created some of the best veggie ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - As your spring-season greens give up in the summer heat, replace them with easy-to-grow summer crops like sweet potatoes, summer peas and okra. Summer peas include ...

Goodbye squash, hello okra: Spring and early summer vegetables planted last March, such as snap beans, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes, often finish up in the next few weeks. We do not expect most ...

Many of these vegetables are near and dear to Southerners and form an important part of our regional cuisine, including Southern peas, okra, cucuzza, watermelon and hot peppers. Before you plant your ...