1. Heat oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Sauté sausage, onion, peppers and garlic until tender. 3. Stir in fresh red beans. If using dried beans, soak overnight before ...

The Whole Okra book, written by Chris Smith, is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects and growing advice. Does okra need defending? Chris Smith thinks so, as he ...

Last summer I developed a recipe for oven-roasted okra, which was my way of celebrating one of my favorite vegetables. I love its slipperiness, crisp exterior, and simple, earthy flavor. Fresh okra is ...

This is a traditional okra (bhindi) dish from Maharashtrian, the Indian state where chef Irani grew up. Irani told me that okra slime is as disliked in India as in the US, and his top tip for avoiding ...

It’s a gardening book. It’s a cookbook. It’s a history. It’s a biography. It’s a well-researched scientific tome. It’s a love story. It’s all of the above. It’s also a James Beard award winner. Need a ...

To me, okra is one of those foods that just doesn’t look like it should taste so good. At church dinners, it’s my “go to” vegetable — especially if it’s cooked by a little old lady who truly knows how ...

Makes 8-12 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 quarts fresh red beans or 1 ...