Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation. Whether you call it slimy, gooey, sticky, or slippery, if ...

You might think of the vegetable okra as a mysterious finger-shaped pod with a notoriously slippery texture. If you've eaten it, you may know just how versatile and delicious the summer vegetable can ...

These hush puppies are the perfect side dish for baked, broiled or fried fish, or it makes a wonderful appetizer when served with a spicy dipping sauce. You can keep the fried hush puppies warm in a ...

Botanists believe okra originated in modern-day Ethiopia. Cultivation spread quickly to North and West Africa, and India via established trade routes. It is thought that the plant reached both Brazil ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Before it becomes the familiar vegetable on dinner plates, okra starts its life as a flower. Zack Snipes, the area horticulture agent with the Clemson Cooperative Extension ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Coterie gives okra an Indian-inspired twist with cumin, mint, carmelized onions and cilantro-mint ...

It’s okra season in Michigan. That’s good news for okra lovers. Not so much for okra haters. Perhaps no other vegetable is so revered and reviled. Fans of the fuzzy little green pods love their ...

When the heat is on, okra thrives, but there's one key ingredient to its success — here's the foolproof way to grow it even in scorching temps.