Oftentimes, vegetables are relegated to forgotten side dishes, add-ons to the main course, which is, many times, meat-based. But true veggie lovers know that an especially tasty vegetable-forward ...

Fried okra and cornbread are both mainstays at the Southern supper table, albeit as separate side dishes. But since fried okra is often breaded with cornmeal, it can make a seamless transition ...

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 ...