Posts Tagged ‘grits’

How to Make Grits

Posted January 20th, 2013 by macheesmo

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How to Make Grits
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! Most people might be interested in appetizer recipes, but I thought it would be fun to make something more substantial. Not only is my Cajun Pork and Grits recipe inspired by the home of the Super Bowl this year (New Orleans), but it also gives a good opportunity to review how to make grits the right way. Grits are nothing fancy. In fact, they are about as simple as you can get. They are just grou... Read More ›
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Shrimp and Grits

Posted February 20th, 2012 by bevcooks

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Shrimp and Grits
Hey, guess what! Grits are not gross. I used to think of grits as a slimy sloppy Southern breakfast that I would have to share with an alligator. And I'm from the South! Well, not the DEEP DEEP South, but Arkansas. Close enough. I've had polenta a gazillion times of course, but grits. . . oh GRITS. They're made from corn and/or hominy, so they have these rustic masa-y tones that make the back of your throat want to relax and light incense.... Read More ›
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Chili Grits

Posted September 14th, 2011 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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Chili Grits
One thing I love about making grits, polenta, or risotto is that the liquid you use becomes the base flavor of the dish. Most people use chicken stock or milk to make these things, but I like to get creative and try out other liquids. That's where this idea comes in. I made a chili, strained out the solids, and used the chili broth to cook the grits! I then served it with the solids from the chili on top of the grits. The resulting chili grits r... Read More ›
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