Make the most of this summer vegetable while its at its best. "Mercy me, these were delicious. I cut a few okra up, splashed a little olive oil in the bowl, sprinkled a little seasoning salt on them, ...

Whether it's the slimy inside or the bitter aftertaste, some people would rather not see fried okra on their plate. Yet, fans of the dish think it's an underrated Southern gem. And one of those fans, ...

Here's the recipe for Fried Okra Gravy Ingredients10 okra1/4 inch pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 cup cornmeal 1/4 lb carrots, 1/2 inch dice 1/2 lb onion, 1/2 inch dice 1/4 lb celery, 1/2 inch dice 2 ...

1 1/2 c. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and peppers. Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. Working in batches, toss okra ...

This recipe was first shared on Dec. 21, 2010 from Angela McCrovitz, a Charleston chef and former instructor at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. Starting just below the stem cap, slice okra in ...

Okra fritters are a mixture of chopped okra and shrimp blended with ground pork and seasoning. You can make them as appetizers or as larger patties for entrees. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The ...

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Alan Stewart, who shared a description and photo of his favorite summer salad a few weeks ago, followed up with ...