The Southern-Approved Way to Make Fried Okra: 'Exactly How My Georgia Mama Did It!' originally appeared on Parade. If there’s one veggie I’ll never get tired of, it’s okra.

With just six simple ingredients and half an hour of preparation time, you can enjoy this crispy and flavorful dish. Simply slice the fresh okra, coat it in cornmeal, and fry it to golden perfection.

Once sidelined for its slimy texture, chefs now grill, roast and pickle okra on plates from California to Lagos. With the ...

Place the skillet over medium-high heat to reach 365ºF. When the oil is hot, reach your hand in the bowl with the okra and ...

In a steamer set over boiling water, steam the potatoes, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are just tender. Transfer them to a bowl, and let them cool to room temperature. In another ...

This recipe leaves that up to you, and you don’t have to do any cutting. Put the whole okra in boiling salt water and let them cook until tender. It should take 15 to 20 minutes.

This isn’t your typical battered fried okra, but it hits all the right notes of crisp and savory—and it's so much easier! Plus, because you’re using less cornmeal, the coating is lighter and ...