Six years ago this spring I ordered a fish for its side dish in a restaurant in Charleston, S.C., and I have not been the same since. What was described simply as “creamy grits” on the menu was beyond ...

Grits are always delicious for breakfast with a little butter, but add some cheddar cheese and you’ve turned a classic breakfast food into the perfect base for a savory dinner. I’ve always thought of ...

I recently asked a group of friends to define “stew,” and most agreed that a stew should have a long cooking time.

Grits are that classic Southern side dish that goes with everything from breakfast to dinner. But add some vegetables, and you turn that Southern side into a delicious main course. Grits are commonly ...

This spread has been a game-changer when I'm entertaining at home. If I’m looking to host a soul food-inspired dinner, I make this incredible fried chicken and hot honey mustard dipping sauce recipe.

Shrimp and grits is a Lowcountry classic, and Padma Lakshmi learned this version from South Carolina Gullah Geechee chef Benjamin “BJ” Dennis.

Bring cream and stock to a simmer. Slowly add grits to simmering liquid, whisking constantly. Lower heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese. To serve: Place 2 ...

Pitmaster Erica Blaire Roby, the Season 2 winner of Food Network's "BBQ Brawl," joins TODAY to share her recipe for smoked beef grillades over cheddar grits that is sure to be a hit at your Fourth of ...

Grits are a quintessential Southern dish. Native Americans introduced the cracked corn porridge to colonists in Virginia, and it's been a staple in Southern cuisine since. "Folks in the South start ...