Peace, Love, & Grits

03/20/2026

This is a truly easy recipe that can be served for breakfast or lunch/dinner. I call it Grit Casserole (original, huh?) and really the sky's the limit with what you can add to this. I like my grits to keep their Southernness (is that a word?) no matter what I add. Some of my suggestions are diced pancetta or bacon, cheese (cheddar works, but Gruyere adds a little pizzazz. Unsalted butter, an egg or two depending on how many grits you used. Note! - remember to sauté the things you want to add like meats, veggies, etc., before mixing into the casserole. And don't be afraid to pour some of the grease into the casserole for flavor. The grits should be cooked prior as well. Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes until firm in the center.

07/25/2025

You have decided to fry some shrimp for dinner only to discover that you don't have any cornmeal. Did you know that you can use a mixture of flour and grits for your batter? It's a great hack that gives your shrimp a nice coating with a texture similar to cornmeal (and some shredded coconut doesn't hurt).
Also, don't forget to season with OLD BAY® Seasoning. You can also make a nice remoulade with Duke's Mayonnaise, ketchup, lime juice, and siracha.

06/02/2025

This is so awesome and hilarious!!
Old OLD BAY® Seasoning is great for shrimp and most any seafood. But did you know that it's also great on chicken?

I’ve been thinking about this for a while now

06/02/2025

Duke's Mayonnaise, best mayo on the planet!

Memorial Day Weekend in Duke’s Country 📍

06/25/2020

I just tried a new dish that was D-LISH-US! Lemon Orzo with Shrimp & Peas served with Caprese Salad on toast.