For the born-and-bred Southerner, few culinary experiences rival the intense satisfaction of biting into perfectly fried okra. “Whether it was at Sunday dinner, in a cafeteria or in a restaurant, a ...

Start your meal with one of these delicious Southern appetizers, which capture the spirit of the South in a delicious array ...

The Southern-Approved Way to Make Fried Okra: 'Exactly How My Georgia Mama Did It!' originally appeared on Parade. If there’s one veggie I’ll never get tired of, it’s okra. Growing up in Louisiana, I ...

Once you start picking okra, you have to keep up because it grows fast. Skip a day and the pods may already be too big and tough for cooking purposes. If you pick them at just the right time, when ...

Our granddaughter Maggie just got home from college one weekend a while back with a list of Southern comfort foods she’d been craving! Right at the top? Fried okra, green beans, potato soup, and ...

"The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude." — Julia Child You wouldn't expect the iconic chef who introduced French cuisine to American ...

Okra’s peculiar taste and texture became a perfect fit for Southern dishes, especially those cooked low and slow. Whether sliced and fried, stewed into gumbo or tossed in cornmeal, okra became an ...

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 ...

The classic Southern dish does more than just nourish: It tells a bigger story of the Black American cooks who have preserved its legacy, while creating their own versions. By Kayla Stewart For the ...