Southern menus involve comfort food galore. From sides like buttermilk biscuits to hearty meals like fried chicken with gravythese recipes hit the spot every time. Among these treasured dishes, you’ll ...

The exact native home of okra is in dispute. Some say West Africa. Others say Ethiopia or Eritrea, and others claim India is their place of origin. In any case, people have enjoyed okra since ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might think of the vegetable okra as a mysterious finger-shaped pod with a notoriously slippery texture. If you've eaten it, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Discover the secret to cooking perfect Southern-style fried okra in this sizzling video. While other plants struggle in the ...

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 ...

Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that can be off-putting to some. However, when cooked properly, okra can ...