Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Okra gets its slime from a substance called mucilage. Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation. Whether you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braised with chicken, stir-fried with corn or roasted with spices, these recipes highlight okra's versatility. (Silvia Razgova/For ...

“Mucilaginous.” I remember the first time I heard that word. It was in reference to okra, the slimy green pod vegetable I grew up eating virtually every meal in the South. Before then, I had never ...

A few weeks ago I asked for your help in the best way to remove slime from okra. I am proud to say that you answered my cries and right quick. First, some background. Seasoned okra cooks will attest ...

Our vegetable garden just keeps on going and growing. Not everything of course. The summer’s heat was just too much for most of our favorites. A couple of the vegetables never got the message that the ...

This recipe is about trust. Because I know okra can be a tough sell. I get it. And I'm not going to tell you that these grilled okra spears taste like French fries or anything else — they taste like ...

Just uttering the word "okra" can raise tensions in certain culinary circles. Defenders immediately raise their voices to extol okra's virtues, especially how the mucilaginous fluid it exudes can ...

Cooked okra has a bad reputation for feeling slimy. That would be because, in fact, it can feel slimy. However, I beg you to overlook its lesser quality for one moment and consider that okra is a ...

We are heading to the end of okra season in Houston. I'm forever on the hunt to cook okra in different ways without absorbing an excessive amount of fat or becoming slimy. As you will see in this ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation ...

When I mentioned recently to a friend that I was developing some recipes highlighting okra, he forced a polite smile and said, “Well, there’s a lot there to work with.” Sensing his distaste, I assured ...