Okra is a flowering plant native to East Africa, a nutritious food known for its many health benefits. Rich in essential ...

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 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 ...

What They’re Known For: Rustic yet innovative Italian and Middle Eastern food that feels fresh but traditionally-grounded. Pairing Southern California produce with global influences and lots of bright ...

Okra is unlike any other green vegetable at the store. This veggie boasts a sweet yet grassy flavor, but it can also have a slimy texture that many find off-putting. However, all it takes is the right ...

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

Cooked okra has a bad reputation for feeling slimy. That would be because, in fact, it can feel slimy. However, I beg you to overlook its lesser quality for one moment, and consider that okra is a ...

Join Chef Lauren Furey on Now We’re Cookin’ to learn how to make delicious okra corn cakes! Have you ever tried fried okra? How about cornbread? Well, if you combine the two…you get okra corn cakes.