If there’s one thing I love about Southern cooking, it’s the way simple ingredients come together to create something deeply comforting and flavorful. This Crockpot Speckled Butter Bean & Okra Stew is ...

Stir in the okra and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. In a bowl, whisk the cashew butter with the remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Stir the mixture into the stew and simmer for 5 minutes.

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 ...