Grits are a beloved staple in many Southerners’ diets, a quintessential grain rivaled only by rice. But some say that they don’t have any defining taste, or that their texture is clumpy or congealed.

Almost synonymous with Southern cooking, grits has fed families for generations. This is the variety that people turn to time ...

Grits are a staple in households across the country, and are more nuanced than you may realize. These are the main types on ...

If part of your spring dinner repertoire is built around traditional favorites like ham or lamb, maybe this is the year to try a new side dish - like grits, a Southern classic that's enjoying a ...

When I lived in Tennessee I learned quite a few quaint Southern colloquialisms, got used to being called “Ma’am”, and that there are grits and G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South). Outside of the ...

Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. My journey with “shrimp and grits” all started with the shrimp and ...

Sister Cities Cajun's shrimp & grits on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Photo by Johanna Huckeba, jhuckeba@post-dispatch.com. Yield: 4 servings 5 cups water 1 ½ teaspoons chicken base 3 teaspoons clam base, ...

There are some dishes where the differences between an okay example and an exceptional one are difficult to discern. Shrimp and grits isn’t one of them, at least not in the opinion of John Ondo, the ...

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 ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

For some people, grits are a pantry staple. Made from ground corn, they’re a super versatile food. For example, mixed with sugar and fruit, grits can be a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Or, they ...