Marinated Okra from Mr. B’s

In New Orleans the Brennan family rules the restaurant roost, from Commander’s Palace to Mr. B’s, the most “now” of the places run by the legendary dynasty. Ralph Brennan features dishes with (as he puts it) a “creole/cajun touch” and a “contemporary flair.” This plain and simple first course is lighter and fresher than most okra dishes you’ll meet up with in Cajun country.