How do you cook and eat okra?

I’ve already looked online and the answers range from, “cut the tips and tops off, place them in a plastic bag and put the bag directly in the trash.” to exotica like “egg wash, breading” and beyond. That is too much effort.
I just tried steaming some in a Corningware bowl with a plate on top and that seemed to work.
Do you eat okra? How do you prepare it? Is a serving of 10–12 pods too much?