Okra is a fruit often used as a vegetable in cooking. Originating from Africa, it belongs to the same family as cotton and hibiscus. It resembles a pepper with elongated ridges and, when sliced ...

Enjoy the Southern staple with these expert-approved ways to eat okra. Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance ...