okra

Anatomy of a Classic
Fried Matchstick Okra
A cache of heirloom seeds inspires a Mississippi chef’s take on the classic

Food & Drink
Okra Pilau (AKA Limpin’ Susan)
In an excerpt from her new cookbook, Jubilee, Toni Tipton-Martin gives the classic combination of rice and okra a gentle lift

S is for Southern
Okra’s Deep Roots
More than just the South’s signature pod, okra carries thousands of years of history

The Manual of Southern Know-How
How to Fry Super Crispy Okra
A culinary feat every Southerner should master

Food & Drink
Okra Soup
Chef B.J. Dennis shares his recipe for gumbo’s Lowcountry cousin

Recipes
Fried Okra, Fried Green Tomatoes, & Fried Pickle Chips
The best ways to fry up your favorite Southern vegetables

What's in Season
Red Burgundy Okra
Tender and sweet, this okra variety is a late-summer stunner

Food & Drink
Sautéed Shrimp and Okra
Chef BJ Dennis combines two staples of Gullah Geechee cuisine to create a classic Lowcountry dish

Food & Drink
Crispy Okra Fries
A Southern staple vegetable with an Indian twist

End of the Line
Mad About Okra
A few words in defense of a very Southern staple

What's in Season
Ode to Okra
The South’s signature vegetable is ready for harvest