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

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 ...

The secret to avoiding okra becoming slimy is all in the preparation The exact native home of okra is in dispute. Some say West Africa. Others say Ethiopia or Eritrea, and others claim India is their ...

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

Use okra in this warming Nigerian soup, rice salad and more. For a couple of seasons in the mid 2000s, Sonoma County had the most beautiful okra. Most commercial okra the world around is green. But ...

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 ...

Incorporating African okra leaves into stews is another great way to utilize this versatile ingredient. The leaves add depth ...

Once sidelined for its slimy texture, chefs now grill, roast and pickle okra on plates from California to Lagos. With the vegetable transforming into a centerpiece and its global market nearing $11.11 ...