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

Make the most of this summer vegetable while its at its best. "Mercy me, these were delicious. I cut a few okra up, splashed a little olive oil in the bowl, sprinkled a little seasoning salt on them, ...

The only thing better than a good recipe? When something’s so easy to make you don’t even need one. Welcome to It’s That Simple, a column where we talk you through the process of making the dishes and ...

Note: This is best made with very fresh, very young, small okra pods. You can substitute 1/4-by-2-inch carrot batons or very thin green beans. 1. Trim the stems off the okra without cutting into the ...

Cleaning out the refrigerator is a messy task. If yours is anything like mine, there are leftovers that have seen better days and half-empty jars of condiments and sauces — some with white fuzzy stuff ...

I was about 10 years old when I discovered okra. It was on a trip to see Uncle Bob and his family in Omaha, Nebraska. I stuffed myself silly with his munchy, crunchy pickled okra. After that excursion ...