Enchilada sauce with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions served with sharp Cheddar cheesy grits. I served it to mi hombre guapo and his response, 'Make it again.'
Author: Mumsy'sCouchPotato
My mother-in-law introduced me to hominy shortly after my wife and I were married. I created a dish that would satisfy my love of spicy food.
Author: Robot Master Dave
Vegan chorizo substitute made with quinoa. Works well in chili, tacos, tofu scrambles, burritos or any recipe calling for chorizo.
Author: KCChefDon
A friend of mine made this for a Mardi Gras dinner. It was so delicious, I just had to have the recipe.
Author: Irene
A classic African dish which can be served as an accompaniment to dishes such as Egusi Soup. Traditionally this dish is eaten communally using the hands. A small amount is rolled in the hand, then dipped...
Author: Forgemaster
Saffron, orange rind and coriander seed make plain millet plain no more!
Author: Alison
This is a quick, delicious recipe that showcases shrimp AND grits at their best. I have had equally good results using fresh and frozen shrimp.
Author: AWEAVER
For our honeymoon, Aaron and I took a road trip down the east coast. We stopped in Charleston, SC and had shrimp grits for the first time. OH MAN! It was SOOOO good. Aaron ordered it as appetizer and we...
Author: Gast Family Recipes
I do pilates over my lunch break a couple of times a week, and this is the perfect thing to eat after it. It's way better than the usual lean-cuisine, and way better for you. Plus, it's super-cheap to...
Author: Robin B.
Use plain soy milk, not vanilla. Serve loose as a breakfast alternative, or add vegan cheese for richness.
Author: chefcs
This is my favorite way to eat grits! Simple and delicious grits flavored with sauteed mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.
Author: Sarah Dipity
Directly from the mountains surrounding Bergamo in Northern Italy, cornmeal polenta and ground buckwheat mix with buttery Taleggio cheese. Served piping hot with grilled radicchio, this is found on lunch...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
My Cuban suegra taught me how to make a sofrito. I used this same process (without tomatoes and plus a carrot) to enhance millet. Serve warm or cold.
Author: asjlachuk
A perfect side dish for chicken dishes, or a nice little appetizer. Don't forget some marinara to go with.
Author: Ryan
This is great with any main dish, as a main dish, or for breakfast. If you don't like bell peppers, leave them out; it still tastes great! Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce if you like it extra hot....
Author: abotexascooker
A variety of seasonal vegetables could be used in this recipe. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes...
Author: Robyn Webb
The USDA recommends making half your grains whole, but I say go all in!
Author: HurdBird
This is a versatile dish. Substitute rice for farro if needed (though farro is worth hunting for) or add a pound of meat (diced chicken works well) to make this a main dish for 4.
Author: Jennifer Hayes Ryjewski
Fonio is boiled with toasted black sesame seeds for a side dish or a gluten-free substitute for couscous. I was given this recipe by a Senegalese grocer after I complained about not liking the millet version...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This is a wonderful casserole that everyone will love, grits lovers and non-grits lovers alike. It's perfect for a brunch! Feel free to add more garlic powder to taste.
Author: ASHBETH
This is a basic recipe for a very easy and versatile dish. You can eat it like hot cereal, or chill it and then fry it. This goes well with syrup as a breakfast dish, or with savory sauces and vegetables...
Author: NANCYELLEN
Hearty and delicious, a great and different way to serve chicken livers.
Author: BLUESP
To avoid midmorning hunger, I eat smart but well at breakfast. Like grits. Often cooks will enliven this hot cereal with lots of cheddar cheese and bacon as a side dish. I substitute leaner Parmesan and...
Author: Ben S.
This quinoa dish goes extremely well with fish. I bake the fish with kumquats as well. Try it with multi-colored quinoa.
Author: JCL
Delicious curry dish that is sure to satisfy. If you like your curries spicy, feel free to add crushed red pepper or ground cayenne to taste.
Author: rtyoumans
A light side dish of quinoa and blanched kale, made extra-savory by seasoning it with Creole seasoning. Be sure to use Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning®--there is nothing as delicious!
Author: Always Cooking Up Something
A nice change from plain old grains. Quinoa has become a staple in our home because it only takes about 15 minutes to cook as opposed to 45 minutes for brown rice. I use canned coconut milk or coconut...
Author: MATHGOD
Tasty, wholesome, and makes my kitchen smell great! Works as a side dish next to chicken or steak, or as the main event for a meatless meal.
Author: Samantha
I learned how to make Spanish rice at a Mexican restaurant where I worked part-time years ago. Here, we're substituting the 'ancient' grain of farro for the rice, and I think it's even easier to cook perfectly...
Author: Chef John
Take the health benefits of quinoa and override them with a ton of cheese. You won't regret it!
Author: Dezzie
This recipe is a complement to any brunch or dinner. The name says it all--this dish is super cheesy and a little hot.
Author: BEETS
The number one food in the Dutch Antilles, funchi is eaten as a source of carbohydrates at dinner.
Author: Linda
It's a great day when my mom serves up this Southern specialty! Cooked grits are combined with seasonings, cheese, and eggs, then baked. The eggs are the secret to light fluffy grits that melt in your...
Author: SARA LEE
Buckwheat is a healthy side dish containing all 9 of the essential amino acids. It's very popular in Europe. Buckwheat is gluten free, as it's not a grain. This recipe is not as quick as a plain basic...
Author: Owlet
My grandmother used to make these for potlucks and family get togethers. No matter how big a batch she made, there never was enough.
Author: CAOINEAG
With this recipe you can enjoy a taste of sausage and grits in a meatloaf. This recipe uses the grits as a binder instead of the bread crumbs used in a traditional meatloaf recipe. The slow cooking method...
Author: Jane Guzauskas Ruby
Based on a vegetarian arepa I found in SoCal, this dish combines surprising flavors and textures for an easy meal.
Author: angloesque
This is a tasty way to eat polenta. We use it for appetizers or with dinner.
Author: Karen Gallinetti
Polenta slices are topped with a deliciously seasoned mixture of diced Roma tomatoes and seedless cucumber, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden and delicious!
Author: LAURSOX
A warm, filling main course for breakfast or brunch or a sassy southern side dish for supper. Be sure to make up a mess of biscuits to serve alongside this southern favorite!
Author: BETHMCAFEE
This is a great veggie recipe that can be eaten as a meal or prepared for an appetizer. Even my meat and potatoes husband enjoys it.
Author: PAULA SELLERS
An easy fragrant and flavorful couscous with rhubarb and dried apricots. If you use vegetable broth it can be made vegetarian.
Author: Sabrina Alaimo
A casserole made of millet, dates, coconut, and vanilla makes for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
Author: Anonymous
If you are a fanatic for clean eating and ambitious, bold flavor combinations, I think you will greatly enjoy this recipe for not only the delicious flavor but the health benefits as well! I have experimented...
Author: Sam L (Sam)