101 Things to Do with Grits or New Spain

101 Things to Do with Grits

Author: Harriss Cottingham

Grits - they've been called the "first truly American food." Just what are they? Simply put, grits are stone-ground corn, and they're gaining popularity nationwide in America's most influential kitchens. Any Southern cook worth his salt knows it's what you add to grits that make them remarkable! Here are 101 delicious and inventive recipes for using grits at every meal, with tips and cooking techniques that show just how quick and versatile grits can be.

With recipes for Appetizers, Breakfasts, Entrees, Side Dishes, Desserts, Flavored Grits, and Casseroles, including Tropical Grit Fretters with Mango Salsa, Southern Grit Sushi, Grits Eggs Benedict, Country Ham and Grits with Redeye Gravy, Vanilla-Scented Grit Pancakes, Sweet Grits Porridge with Fresh Fruit, Lobster Tempura over Lemon-Scented Grits, Thai-Style Red Curry Grits, Hickory-Smoked Chicken over Pesto-Scented Grits, Bacon and Jalapeno Fried Grits, and Red Curry Grits - even Chocolate Grits!

Table of Contents:

Contents

Basic Grits

White Stone-Ground Grits Yellow Stone-Ground Grits

Flavored Grits

Truffle-Scented Grits Savory Grits Pesto-Flavored Grits Roasted Garlic-Infused Grits White Cheddar Cheese Stilton Blue Cheese Chipotle Red Curry Thai Old Bay Lemon Sweet Vanilla Chocolate Grits Pistachio Grits Hazelnut Grits Strawberry Grits Key Lime Grits Espresso Grits Gouda Grits

Breakfast

Shrimp and Grits with Bacon and Cheddar Old-Fashioned Salmon and Grits Eggs Benedict Salmon and Grits Terrine Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy Biscuits with Sausage and Grit Gravy Veggie Omelets Corned Beef Grit Hash Sweet Porridge with Fresh Fruit Instant Grits Done Right Chipotle Omelets Tomato Basil Quiche

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms Hot Cajun Crab Dip Roasted Garlic and Chive Terrine Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pesto Toast Points with Beef Carpaccio Petite Southern Grit Cake with Smoked Salmon Southwestern Seven Layer Dip Fried Shrimp and Grit Balls Grit Maki Sausage Dip Velveeta Mexican Dip

Entrees

Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Compote Pan Fried Lobster Tails Seafood Paella Old-Timey White Grits with Meatballs Yellow Stone Grits with Southern Caviar Shrimp & Scallop Scampi Farm-Raised Quail with Mushroom Gravy Grilled Tuna Steaks Thai Red Curry Black and Blue Crab & Grit Cake Burger Hickory Smoked Chicken Baked Maple with Country Ham Short Ribs with Cheddar Cheese Grits Apple Blossom Grits and Roasted Pork Loin Chicken Burrito with Chipotle Grits Barbecued Shrimp and Grit Souffle Apple Blossom Grits and Roasted Pork Loin Chicken Burrito with Chipotle Grits Barbecued Shrimp and Grit Souffle Grits and Crawfish Veggie Grit Chili GoudaShrimp and Grits

Side Dishes

Roasted Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Fresh Chive Jalapeno and Bacon Grits Bacon and Jalapeno Fried Grit Squares Parmesan-Encrusted Grit Croutons Roasted Jalapeno-and-Cherry Stuffing Green Onion Cheesy Biscuits Ma Ethel's Mixed Bread Cheese Bread Stuffed Bell Peppers Grits & Black Beans Big R's Barbecue Grits

Desserts

Southern Chocolate Grit Truffles Vanilla Bean Brule White Chocolate Brule Hazelnut Grit Napoleon Chocolate Grits and Sweet Waffles Buttermilk Waffles Orange and Maple Cream Pudding Fried Chocolate Grits Seasonal Berry Crepe Grits Neapolitan Hazelnut Trifle Key lime Trifle Espresso Grit Brule Rum Raisin & Banana Porridge Tiramisu Strawberry Shortcakes Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake Grits with Tart Granny Smith Apples Strawberry Grits with Balsamic Reduction Caramel Grits

Hominy Grits

Boiled Hominy Fried Hominy Hominy Casserole Southwest Baked Hominy

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Author: John Radford

This brand-new, second edition of The New Spain is the only up-to-date, illustrated reference to Spanish wines. John Radford takes the reader on a region-by-region tour of Spain’s rapidly changing vineyards and wineries. All aspects of Spanish wines are covered in depth, from soil types and vineyard classification to the most innovative bodegas and newest styles of red, white, and sparkling wines. There are comprehensive producer profiles for each wine region, as well as tips on the best wines available and an easy-to-use glossary of Spanish wine terms. More than 150 color photographs and detailed maps showing the location of all wine regions complete this indispensable book.