Okra Gumbo. 6 cups kosher pareve “chicken” broth, divided. ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided. 1 yellow or red onion, diced. 1 small green bell pepper, diced.

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.

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) Okra Gumbo Gombo Fevi 1 Chicken 1 Onion 6 Large Fresh Tomatoes 2 Pints of Okra ...

“Saute okra in shortening about 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and shrimp; cook about 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, and bay leaves.

Pickled okra is a crunchy, delicious snack, but what about that slime? There are a number of easy methods to keep your ...

Place the okra in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar from the cup and reserve. Pour the remaining vinegar over the okra and stir to coat.

Whether for its subtle, delectable flavor or its many health benefits, knowing how to cook okra just right is a skill you need for the summer. The post How to Cook Okra Like a True Southerner ...

Among the most celebrated are étouffée and gumbo, two staples that, while sharing some common elements, offer unique dining ...

Gumbo — a word that is derived from ki ngombo, the word for okra in several West African languages — lies cheek-by-jowl with the identity of Louisiana, and South Carolina’s Lowcountry would ...

"The springtime, it's very short in Charleston," said Lata. "So asparagus, little baby lettuces, and radishes, all the things that come up in the springtime are here and gone so fast.

Overhead view of a gumbo presented in a copper pot, 1986. Bits of okra, shrimp, and tomato are visible in the stew. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images) ...