We are heading to the end of okra season in Houston. I'm forever on the hunt to cook okra in different ways without absorbing an excessive amount of fat or becoming slimy. As you will see in this ...

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 ...

“Is that salsa?” one of my cooks asked as I pulled a steaming tray of blistered tomatoes out of the oven. It could be, but that was not what I was going for. I’ve always been fascinated by how ...

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant for about 3 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and turmeric and ...

Okra is rich in essential nutrients and vitamins, yet it's not a common side dish in many households. It's naturally slimy texture can be unappealing to some, but once you learn these foolproof ...

This freezes well and is ideal to use in making okra gumbo. Makes 10 or more servings 10 pounds tender okra 3 medium onions, chopped 8 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or two 16-ounce cans ...

Though notions of seasonality can feel precious at times — especially in our grocery stores where you can get most anything you want throughout the year — I still like to punctuate the seasons with a ...

There is no indifference when it comes to okra. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it kind of vegetable. As the author of “Okra,” part of the Savor the South cookbook series (University of North Carolina Press, ...

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 ...

Approaching okra creatively will broaden the complexity and flavors of your cooking. A one-pan spiced shrimp dinner proves it. By Yewande Komolafe Okra is a kind of culinary education bound in sturdy, ...