Today begins with a teachable request from Roseann Strazinsky. "Do you think your readers could teach me how to use an avocado? And include some easy healthy recipes? And tell me how to pick the right ...

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, ...

1. Heat oven to 375 F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. 2. Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the middle and chop into small pieces. 3. In a heavy skillet or ...

The Southern-Approved Way to Make Fried Okra: 'Exactly How My Georgia Mama Did It!' originally appeared on Parade. If there’s one veggie I’ll never get tired of, it’s okra. Growing up in Louisiana, I ...

The classic Southern dish does more than just nourish: It tells a bigger story of the Black American cooks who have preserved its legacy, while creating their own versions. By Kayla Stewart For the ...

When asked to name four iconic Southern foods, most folks outside the South, or new to the South, will reel off fried chicken, barbecue, pimento cheese and okra. I could live pretty well on those four ...