Sauteed Okra
["1 lb. fresh okra", "6 Tbsp. butter", "1 clove garlic, minced (optional)", "salt and black pepper"]
["Wash okra thoroughly and cut off the stems.", "Blanch pods by submerging in a pot of rapidly boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.", "Slice okra crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Heat the butter and garlic (if used) in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the okra.", "Stir frequently for 5 minutes or until nice and brown.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve."]
["fresh okra", "butter", "clove garlic", "salt"]