04/11/2026
Creole Okra and Tomatoes (with sausage and pearl couscous)
Fresh local okra and local heirloom tomatoes were just screaming to be put together in one of my pots. I acquiesced, but yelled back that there had to be some Cajun or Creole flavors and some smoked sausage in that pot, too.
In the past, I would've served this over rice or perhaps some pasta, but this pearl couscous was calling my name. (Yes, food talks to me frequently.) We enjoyed this little departure from the norm, but I'm not sure I'd do it with this particular dish again. Perhaps I'm a traditionalist at heart. One thing is for certain, though - I will always enjoy pairing okra and tomatoes.
p.s. Don't fear the hot sauce.