In addition to Food & Wine, his work has been featured ... okra (the name comes from “gombo,” the word for okra in several West African languages), along with andouille or other smoked sausage ...

When you think about Southern food, it's easy to picture a plate of crispy fried chicken, buttery biscuits or maybe some ...

“The story of okra for me is really enjoying it before ... and 'nduja was served with sticky rice reminiscent of the West ...

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 ...

The word “gumbo” has African origins ... is the base of this rich gumbo from former F&W food editor Marcia Kiesel. A deeply browned roux, okra, and filé powder all add flavor and thickness.

Wash the okra with lots of water and let dry. Remove the ends and slice into 1⁄4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds; place in a large bowl. (If the okra is tough, throw it out.) Pour the beaten egg(s ...