Grits can be a little bland if you stick to boiling them in water and sprinkling salt as a garnish. We got tips from Southern chefs to amp up the flavor.

Use up leftover grits with Tiffany Derry's recipe for cheesy, gooey grits with the texture of crunchy panko breadcrumbs and complexity of smoky, meaty tomato sauce. Harness the sweetness and ...

I recently asked a group of friends to define “stew,” and most agreed that a stew should have a long cooking time. Respectfully, I disagree! I think just about any food simmered in a sauce can be a ...

A bowl of grits with cheese and nuts - From_my_point_of_view/Getty Images Grits seem deceptively simple when you first consider it. Ground corn, water, butter, cheese, salt, and a little garlic and ...

You've probably read the word "gritty" somewhere — it might even be in your personal vocabulary. Fun fact: It shares roots with a simple, but nourishing food that had fed Southerners for generations.

This time of year in New Orleans, Mardi Gras music is on the radio and the tone is set for the decadence of Carnival season. But the new year brought tragedy that threatened the sense of community ...