I've tried several pickled okra recipes and always return to this one from a 1950's cookbook called Charleston Receipts. It is reprinted in John Egerton's Southern Food, At Home, on the Road, in ...

Round our your meal with a little comfort food on the side. Each of these classic side dishes has its own Southern twist, ...

A staple side dish in the South, this fried okra recipe is simple, quick, and oh-so-delicious. Thaw okra. Combine eggs and buttermilk in one bowl, and combine the salt, pepper, and cornmeal in a ...

This okra gumbo puts a vegetable-forward spin on the classic Southern dish. With the addition of matzoh balls (see Matzoh Balls recipe), it makes a perfect plate for Passover Seders. Food historian ...

Wash the okra with lots of water and let dry. Remove the ends and slice into 1⁄4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds; place in a large bowl. (If the okra is tough, throw it out.) Pour the beaten egg(s) over the ...

I am often disappointed by fried okra. It gets mushy and lacks the crispness that I want in a fried snack. I loved this idea from "The Southern Vegetable Book: A Root-to-Stalk Guide to the South's ...

There are dozens of dishes that are considered Southern culinary delicacies. One of my favorites is Stewed Tomatoes and Okra. We are indeed blessed to have a long growing season and home gardens to ...

In a new cookbook, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty pays homage to the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped ...

After a blast in the air-fryer, grassy, mild-tasting okra becomes crispy and addictive. Air-fryer okra is an easy side dish ...

His Restaurant: Miller Union in Atlanta, Ga. What He Is Known For: A deep affinity for vegetable cookery, from root to stem. Inventive dishes that seem timeless. A COUPLE YEARS ago, when Steven ...