Posts Tagged ‘Southern’

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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Southern New Year’s Day Recipes

Posted December 28th, 2011 by voodoolily

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Southern New Year’s Day Recipes
“Eat poor that day, eat rich the rest of the year. Rice for riches and peas for peace.” - Southern saying I don't know about you, but I actually get sick of the same old thing every New Year’s. Sure, I love bubbly just as much as the next girl, but that's why I drink Prosecco year round. And I certainly don't save all my baking and candy for the holidays; oh heavens, no. This year, why do the usual fussy little appies and champagne when yo... Read More ›
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