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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