Category: Grains

Cheesy Cornbread

From Moore Farms and Friends. Wouldn’t this be good with chili?

Savory Grits with Slow Cooked Greens

Adapted from a recipe in “Afro-Vega: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed” by Bryant Terry. Use a little bit of one of the Scotch bonnets in place of the jalapeno, if you like.

Grits, Cheese and Chile Casserole

Sometimes we forget that grits are a great vehicle for lots of flavors. Cheese is a natural – but how about adding chiles? If you have fresh peppers, use those. Or use those delicious canned chopped green chiles as the recipe calls for. It’s from Prevention.

Cornmeal-and-Brown Sugar-Crusted Bacon

This is the year my husband gets what he’s always wanted for Christmas – gussied up bacon. This is a recipe from Southern Living. They suggest for easy cleanup, line jelly-roll pans with aluminum foil.

Boone Tavern’s Spoonbread

This starter, one of the most popular offerings at Boone Tavern, which has featured the specialty for more than 60 years, is a creamy-centered cornbread pudding that rises like a soufflé.

Country Ham and Gouda Grit Cakes with Tomato Gravy

A recipe from Southern Living. Several components, but wouldn’t it be delicious for a really decadent breakfast or an indulgent supper?

Black Pepper Kettle Corn

From Food and Wine magazine. Their note: “This kettle corn is so satisfying—it’s salty, sweet and a little spicy. Since it stays crisp for a few hours, you can make it in advance.”

Cornbread and Grits Dressing

This recipe comes courtesy of Moore Farms and Friends. Add a half pound of cooked crumbled sausage for a real treat (for the meat lovers in your crowd).

Carol’s Caramel Corn

Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a half-sheet pan (18″ x 13″ pan) with parchment paper. Pour the popped corn into a large bowl, at least 6 quarts, and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat cook the molasses, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove…
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Sweet Potato Apple Dog Treats

Finally a treat for your favorite pup. This makes a great hostess gift over the holidays if you’re visiting someone who loves their dog/s. If you don’t have pastry flour, regular whole wheat will do.