There is only one way to make gumbo, Aleta Rivarde-Schexnayder told her daughters when she first taught them to cook. And that’s to follow the recipe passed down from her Creole grandmother. Gumbo, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Get ready for an upcoming food holiday, so to speak -- National Gumbo Day on Saturday. To celebrate the bold stew that blends shellfish and meat with stock into a chunky dish is ...

Okra thrives in the heat - both in the garden and in the kitchen. As the merciless summer sun beats down, okra plants produce pod after pod, giving home cooks pounds of produce to prepare or preserve.

Shrimp and sausage gumbo with okra: a lighter Cajun classic made with olive oil and chicken sausage. Flavorful, hearty, and easy to make!

Make the most of this summer vegetable while its at its best. "Mercy me, these were delicious. I cut a few okra up, splashed a little olive oil in the bowl, sprinkled a little seasoning salt on them, ...

Once sidelined for its slimy texture, chefs now grill, roast and pickle okra on plates from California to Lagos. With the vegetable transforming into a centerpiece and its global market nearing $11.11 ...

This okra gumbo puts a vegetable-forward spin on the classic Southern dish. With the addition of matzoh balls (see Matzoh Balls recipe), it makes a perfect plate for Passover Seders. Food historian ...

No roux is used in this recipe, making it lower in fat and calories than many gumbos. Instructions: Cook bacon a couple minutes to render fat and lightly brown. Add onion and cook until translucent.

Okra should be tender, but not mushy. We cook it for about two hours, stirring every half hour or so before freezing. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Each summer, my ...