Cooking okra with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, vinegar or lemon juice can help reduce its mucilage. “To achieve a fry as crisp as onion straws, I slice the pods into matchsticks and soak them in ...

Oftentimes, vegetables are relegated to forgotten side dishes, add-ons to the main course, which is, many times, meat-based.

On medium heat in a small skillet, sauté the onion and olive oil until the onion is translucent. Add okra, tomatoes and spices and gently simmer for about 10 minutes ...