Preheat oven to 375° and generously butter a 2-qt. casserole dish. In a large, heavy saucepan bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil. Stir in the grits, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, ...

Have you ever reached for another scoop of grits, only to find that the delicious, creamy porridge has started to firm up? Well, these grit cakes take advantage of that solidifying superpower! Take ...

If you ask anyone what the secret to making the best grits is, you're probably going to get half a dozen different answers. Some people swear by letting the grits soak first. Others have perfected the ...

These cheesy Gouda grits are rich, cozy and the kind of side you’ll want to eat straight from the pot.

When I lived in Tennessee I learned quite a few quaint Southern colloquialisms, got used to being called “Ma’am”, and that there are grits and G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South). Outside of the ...

Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Remove skin from sausage and break into bite sized pieces. Saute' until lightly browned. Then add shrimp and lightly saute'. Pour wine over shrimp and sausage ...

Excuse me for a minute while I suck up to my boss. Not long ago, my editor mentioned in passing that her favorite thing to eat is shrimp and grits. Suddenly, and for reasons as mysterious as they are ...

Now that Christmas is in the air, it’s the perfect time for this decadent dessert. Debi Morgan, the creator of the Southern food blog Quiche My Grits, shared her recipe for "Nutella Cheesecake ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. True grits are usually made with dried, ground ...