When I was shopping in Waco last week, I just had to stop a Lula Jane’s for lunch. This time it was Ricotta Grits with Tomato Sauce, Wilted Spinach, and Applewood Smoked Bacon. Fresh, local, and really good ingredients don’t get any better than this. When you go, make it early, because they sell out…
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Shrimp and Grits
We had lunch at Cafe Homestead last week. Even though it’s quite a drive, their South of the Border burger is worth it! But then, everything they make is pretty wonderful, including the side of Chile Grits. My brother decided the grits would make good shrimp and grits. It was a simple recipe, and too…
Grits with Okra and Black Eyed Peas
PrintGrits with Okra and Black Eyed Peas Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 1/2 cups non fat milk 1 clove garlic, pressed 6 TBSP grits 3 oz cream cheese 1 TBSP butter 1 egg yolk 1 TBSP jalapeno (optional) 2 cups okra, cut into pieces and blanched 1 1/4 cup cooked black eyed…
I Can’t Believe It’s Cheese Grits
Every once in a while I have a “I can’t believe I made this” moment! You can’t beat the flavor of this, but you can cut the calories pretty easily. I need calories for my precious lady I cook for, so this is the pumped up version. PrintI Can’t Believe It’s Cheese Grits Total Time:…
Salmon and Grits
PrintSalmon and Grits Part of my travel recipe collection.IngredientsPacket of instant grits Cream cheese Ranch black beans Coconut milk Picante Italian spices Piece of skinless salmon Lime Italian spices Salt and pepperInstructionsIn a bowl, combine grits, cream cheese, black beans, coconut milk, picante, and Italian spices. Place salmon on top. Squeeze lime on top of…