There's not much more to Taylor, Mississippi, than a land area of ... like turnip greens and fried okra. Speaking of history, fried catfish itself has a long and fascinating one, in which enslaved ...

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 ...