Alley's recent spate of recipes for okra and tomato casseroles inspired E.Z. of Covington to send one that she got from a friend's mother in 1982. This one is really different: It's called humbo, ...

As we opened the door of my Sephardic immigrant grandparents, Nonno David and Nonna Giulia’s Manhattan apartment, we might be greeted by the seductive sounds of Eartha Kitt singing Ushdakara, the ...

1 pound sliced okra (lightly salted) Cornmeal (to which a little salt has been added for flavor) Lightly salt okra, then roll in cornmeal until covered. The slimier the okra is, the better the meal ...

Thomas Jefferson claimed okra was thriving in West Virginia in 1781, and by 1800, okra had become a Southern staple. Emblematic of Southern culture, okra remains a regular on classic Southern ...

Cook okra down with olive oil until the slime decreases. Add sausage and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Now, add seasoning to the mix and cook until onions start to gloss. Add ...

The version of an okra-and-tomato casserole, sent by M.B. from Pearl River, has a bacon topping. Any seasonings you like can be added, she noted. 1 1/2 pounds tender okra, cut up 3 diced tomatoes 1 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. You'll need to plan ahead to make this recipe from the American Heart Association, but when you're done, you'll have a crunchy ...

This is the season for a vegetable everybody either loves or hates: okra. For the devoted, there is a good crop this year locally. We have been getting a good bit of rain where we live, which helps ...

Okra — most folks love it or hate it. I was raised by two Southern parents and, by default, was served this small green Louisiana staple all the time — in gumbo, pickled, sautéed, fried … you name it.

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 ...

In the high heat of summer, one vegetable is readily available — okra. Okra is a member of the Malvaceae plant family. The pods are high in fiber; vitamins A, C and K; and anti-oxidants including beta ...