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 Southern Vegetable Book: A Root-to-Stalk Guide to the South's Favorite Produce A simple pickled okra recipe from 'The Southern Vegetable Book: A Root-to-Stalk Guide to the South's Favorite Produce ...

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 ...

Among the many fruits and vegetables you can choose from, okra has emerged as a popular choice for pickling. Okra was introduced to the United States between the 16th and 19th centuries, and it ...

If you're a fan of Southern cooking, chances are, you've tangoed with okra before. Okra's deeply rooted history in Southern cuisine makes it a go-to for many classic dishes, including gumbo and more.

The first person to soak the humble cucumber in some vinegar couldn't in their wildest dreams have predicted the Picklewich, pickle ice cream or pickle Bloody Marys, but here we are. Pickles aren't ...

Okra thrives in the heat - both in the garden and in the kitchen. As the merciless summer sun beats down, okra plants produce pod after pod, giving home cooks pounds of produce to prepare or preserve.

The weeks just after Labor Day are a great time to stock up on summer vegetables. They are the cheapest they'll be all year long, and the quality is wonderful. Look for okra, tomatoes and pickling ...

Wash okra under cold water rubbing gently to remove fuzz, trim stem, leave Intact. Pack okra in jars with caps down and up so they fit together, one clove garlic (or more if you like it,) teaspoon of ...