Okra can be "a little finicky, especially if it isn't fresh," Cara Mangini, author of "The Vegetable Butcher" (Workman Publishing, 2016, $29.95) writes. "Buy okra in season (if possible from a local ...

Here's a vegan curry recipe that is quick and easy to prepare, taking less than 15 minutes Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 ½ cup okra (chopped) 3 tbsp ...

While okra is usually thought of in Creole/Cajun food, it also works well in other highly spiced cuisines. Some think it tastes somewhat like eggplant, which means it substitutes effectively in ...

I am glad that no one ever forced stewed okra on me during my childhood, because the stories I’ve heard from stewed-okra veterans have been traumatizing. Friends and colleagues have described memories ...

From "Gumbo," a Savor the South (r) cookbook by Dale Curry. 2015 by University of North Carolina Press. Used by permission of the University of North Carolina Press (uncpress.unc.edu) "Creoles and ...

In a small pan over medium-low heat, roast cumin, coriander, peppercorn and fennel seeds until fragrant, careful not to burn and tossing pan constantly, about 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and ...