Greek-Style Okra With Tomato, Feta, and Marjoram From 'The New Southern Table'

I was one of those weird kids who always liked okra. Something about the snappy skin and pop of the seeds made me forget the slime and embrace the long, pointy vegetables. I did, of course, almost always eat okra breaded and deep fried, so maybe I just liked the salty, greasy crunch.

Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad

This spicy Sichuan Okra Salad recipe is a Chinese-style cold dish that's easy to make and very delicious. Try this new way to prepare okra!

Dry, Spiced Ladyfingers (Okra)

Okra, sometimes called lady's fingers, are hated by many because of their slimy texture. But this recipe, does away with that and brings out the mellow flavor of the vegetable and the subtle heat of the spices.

Crisp Fried Okra Recipe | Cook the Book

A note to okra haters: Even you will love fried okra. You won't find any of the slime often associated with the summertime vegetable, just fried mouth-poppin' goodness. I can't pass it up when I see it on a menu,...

Spiced Eggplant With Tomato and Mustard Seeds

Spices, tomato, and mustard give this easy vegetarian eggplant dish heat and zing.

Chettinad Chicken Curry with Okra

The flame-throwing heat of this South Indian curry will have you screaming for more.

Roasted Okra Chips from 'Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking'

The hot oven crisps and caramelizes thin slices of okra, transforming the contentious vegetable into an addictive appetizer.

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous

Turmeric and some other spices used in this recipe are notably Moroccan, and, while in Morocco it's typical to serve the couscous alongside the stew or sauce, I chose to stir it all together to keep in line with this quick and easy dinners column—and it turned out great. The couscous had a chance to absorb the extra sauce and flavor.

Spiced Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry

Shrimp and eggplant are a classic combination, contrasting the vegetable's mild, bitter edge with the sweet, faintly briny seafood. A blend of spices and hot chilies floods the dish with warm heat; coupled with roti or pilaf, it makes for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Quicker Chicken and Okra Gumbo

Brown the roux in the microwave while the veggies cook and you can have this hearty Cajun stew on the table in under an hour.