In-season fruits and vegetables always taste better, and that’s not the only benefit, according to Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, a ...

In summers, one needs to take special care of food and drink. Especially after buying vegetables, it is advisable to cook and ...

Choose stems that snap cleanly and don’t bend. Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable ...

Reduce the heat and gradually add the stock, stirring constantly. Add the chopped tomatoes, the cooked vegetables and the okra. Stir to combine and then turn off the heat. Heat the remaining oil ...

Often disregarded in the culinary world, okra is a versatile vegetable that can be turned into a variety of delightful dishes ...

It’s made rather simply, with a base of juicy tomatoes and earthy poblano peppers, then thickened with sliced okra. Next is an amalgam of Creole and Native American cuisine: maque choux ...

According to Elie’s mother, Gerri, “you put tomato in okra gumbo to keep the okra from ‘roping.’ Anything that was acidic would take care of the slime,” she says. “Tomato sauce goes in ...

This version of the sweet and sour tamarind soup ups the umami factor with kombu and katsuobushi, and adds layers of crunch and texture with okra, tomatoes, beans and other veggies. Canh chua is ...