1. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the okra, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.

It’s a vegetable that deserves a spotlight rather than its reputation as the slimy thing that thickens gumbo. While that Cajun dish may be the only reason okra is known to most people in the U.S ...

Slice okra diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook the garlic and ginger for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn ...

Steve Engelbrecht taught himself engine mechanics by studying tool catalogs, and he learned to experiment with food by perusing his grandfather’s Penzeys Spice catalogs.

Try this method of slicing up okra for crispy, crunchy, slime-free results. Alison Spiegel has been a writer and editor in the food media world for 10 years. In her work, she enjoys building ...