Grits with Red Chile and Cheese

Breakfast, Grains, Red Chile
Grits with red chile paste, roasted red chile and cheese | mjskitchen.com

As many of you already know, grits and chile is one of my all time favorite breakfasts. At least once a week I’m cooking up a pot of grits and in the cooler months, we could be eating grits and chile 2 to 3 times a week. With all of the great chiles out there, it is pretty easy to keep our grits exciting by changing up the flavor with different chiles and cheese. This morning I dished up Grits with Red Chile and Cheese. These grits are just as easy to make as all of the other grits dishes (see the end of this post) and can be made in less than 20 minutes; however, you do need some kind of red chile paste and/or either some roasted red chile or roasted red bell peppers.

For grits and red chile I use roasted red chile. You could add a little red chile paste if you have it. The main objective here is to incorporate the wonderful flavors of red chiles into the grits. It’s a great combination! If you choose to use the paste in addition to the red chile then use 1 tablespoon paste and 1/4 cup roasted red chile. If you don’t use the paste, then use 1/2 cup chile if it’s not too hot.

New Mexico fresh red chile, roasted, peeled and destemmed | mjskitchen #redchile

On a side note…Some of you may be asking “Which is better – red or green?” Even though they are the exact same chile, the flavor of red chile is completely different from the flavor of green! Just think about the difference in flavor between a red bell pepper and a green bell pepper. Night and day – right? Chiles work the same way. Once a green chile turns red, it keeps the heat, but develops a sweeter flavor. And then when you dry the red chile, the flavor changes again. Personally, even though I do LOVE my freshly roasted green chile and green chile dishes, I’m really more of a red chile girl.

Grits with Red Chile and Cheese

Grits with roasted red chile and cheese. #grits #redchile @mjskitchen
Grits with Red Chile And Cheese Recipe
Prep
5 mins
Cook
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Recipe author: MJ of MJ’s Kitchen Serves 2 – 4 Prep and cook time: less than 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Grains, Red Chile
Cuisine: New Mexico, Southern US
Yields: 2 – 4 servings
Recipe Author: MJ of MJ’s Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¾ cup quick-cooking grits* (not instant)
  • 1 cup grated cheese* (sharp cheddar, Fontina, Monterey Jack)
  • ¼ to ½ cup chopped roasted red chile* (the amount depends on the heat of the chile and how much heat you want)
  • 1 egg overeasy or sunnyside up per person (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add the water and salt to a 2 quart sauce pan. Cover and bring to a boil.

  2. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cover. Whisk or stir every 1 minute for 5 minutes.

  3. Once the grits have thickened (about 5 minutes), stir in the chile. Cook for another 2 minute, stirring frequently.

  4. Add the cheese. Stir to combine. Cook another 2 – 3 until cheese has melted and grits are cooked.

  5. Remove from heat and pour into bowls.
  6. If desired, top eachr bowl of grits with a fried egg.

  7. Enjoy!
Kitchen Notes

GritsIngredients for Grits and Green ChileI used to use Bob’s Red Mill Organic White Corn Grits. These make creamy grits and cook relatively fast (about 7 – 8  minutes). Quaker’s also makes decent quick-cooking grits if you can’t find Bob’s. You could also use traditional stone-ground, long cooking grits. It’s just going to take about 30 minutes.

 

Cheese – For these grits we really like sharp cheddar, but for a milder flavor Fontina and Monterey Jack are quite delicious. It’s best to use a cheese that melts easily and thoroughly. For something completely different, use a Mexican cheese such as cotija or Queso Fresco. They don’t melt very well, but do yield a unique flavor.

 

Chopped Roasted Red Chile – The addition of roasted red chile is to add the flavor of “roasted” chile to the grits. You could substitute the chile with roasted red bell peppers, but you’ll lose the spicy chile flavor. If you don’t have roasted red chile of any kind, you could really switch it up and substitute about 1/2 cup of onion sautéed in butter until it is translucent and soft. This is pretty darn good as well!

 

Adjusting amounts – It’s easy to make a bigger or smaller batch.  Just remember that the ratio of water to grits is 4:1 (e.g., 1 cup water to 1/4 cup uncooked grits).

 

 

And as far as the egg on top goes…that’s a personal choice. Bobby loves an egg with his grits, but I prefer to eat them without one. No matter whether you use an egg or not, I really think you’re going to love these grits and red chile!

Grits with red chile paste, roasted red chile and cheese | mjskitchen.com

Here are some more grits and chile recipes that I’m sure you’ll love, along with one of my favorite breakfasts that uses fried grits.

338 Comments

  1. I am really loving the theme/design of your site. Do you ever run into any browser compatibility issues? A few of my blog visitors have complained about my website not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Opera. Do you have any recommendations to help fix this issue?

  2. Very great post. I simply stumbled upon your blog and wished to mention that I’ve truly loved surfing around your weblog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write once more very soon!

  3. Wonderful work! That is the kind of info that should be shared around the internet. Disgrace on Google for now not positioning this publish higher! Come on over and seek advice from my website . Thank you =)

  4. I do love the manner in which you have framed this specific concern plus it does supply me personally a lot of fodder for consideration. Nonetheless, coming from just what I have observed, I simply just hope as the comments stack on that men and women stay on issue and in no way start on a soap box of the news of the day. Anyway, thank you for this exceptional point and whilst I can not go along with this in totality, I respect the point of view.

  5. Hey there would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re using? I’m going to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a hard time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!

  6. There are some interesting deadlines in this article however I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There’s some validity however I will take maintain opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as well

  7. Enjoyed examining this, very good stuff, appreciate it. “Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words, nor rambling in thought.” by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.

  8. Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in reality used to be a entertainment account it. Look complicated to more introduced agreeable from you! By the way, how could we be in contact?

  9. Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog!

  10. This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!

  11. WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..more wait .. …

  12. Woah! I’m really enjoying the template/theme of this blog. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s hard to get that “perfect balance” between superb usability and visual appeal. I must say that you’ve done a awesome job with this. In addition, the blog loads very quick for me on Internet explorer. Excellent Blog!

  13. Aw, this was a really nice post. In idea I wish to put in writing like this additionally – taking time and precise effort to make a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and not at all appear to get one thing done.

  14. Great website! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking your feeds also

  15. I enjoy the efforts you have put in this, regards for all the great content.

  16. Hi there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing many months of hard work due to no backup. Do you have any solutions to prevent hackers?

  17. Good day! This is kind of off topic but I need some help from an established blog. Is it very hard to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Appreciate it

  18. Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for your weblog. You have some really great posts and I think I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d absolutely love to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an e-mail if interested. Kudos!

  19. Yay google is my queen aided me to find this outstanding website ! .

  20. Loving the info on this web site, you have done outstanding job on the content.

  21. I’d incessantly want to be update on new posts on this internet site, bookmarked! .

  22. Wohh exactly what I was looking for, appreciate it for posting.

  23. As I website owner I conceive the subject material here is really fantastic, appreciate it for your efforts.

  24. It’s in point of fact a great and useful piece of info. I’m satisfied that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  25. I genuinely enjoy reading on this web site, it contains great blog posts. “Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master.” by Demosthenes.

  26. I always was concerned in this subject and still am, regards for putting up.

  27. Greetings from Florida! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the information you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m surprised at how quick your blog loaded on my phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, great blog!

  28. I really like reading through and I believe this website got some genuinely utilitarian stuff on it! .

  29. Good post. I learn something tougher on completely different blogs everyday. It is going to all the time be stimulating to learn content material from different writers and practice just a little something from their store. I’d choose to make use of some with the content material on my weblog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll offer you a link in your web blog. Thanks for sharing.

  30. As a Newbie, I am continuously searching online for articles that can aid me. Thank you

  31. I’m impressed, I have to say. Actually not often do I encounter a weblog that’s both educative and entertaining, and let me let you know, you’ve gotten hit the nail on the head. Your idea is excellent; the problem is one thing that not sufficient people are talking intelligently about. I am very joyful that I stumbled across this in my seek for one thing referring to this.

  32. Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  33. Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  34. Excellent goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re just extremely great. I actually like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it smart. I can not wait to read much more from you. This is really a wonderful web site.

  35. I will right away clutch your rss feed as I can not in finding your email subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly let me recognize in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  36. Oh my goodness! an incredible article dude. Thanks However I’m experiencing difficulty with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anybody getting equivalent rss drawback? Anyone who knows kindly respond. Thnkx

  37. The next time I read a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I know it was my choice to read, but I actually thought youd have something interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you could fix if you werent too busy looking for attention.

  38. I regard something truly special in this web site.

  39. Hi! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no backup. Do you have any methods to stop hackers?

  40. Some truly nice and useful info on this web site, likewise I conceive the pattern contains wonderful features.

  41. I like this website so much, saved to my bookmarks.

  42. Some really excellent info , Gladiola I observed this.

  43. You have noted very interesting points! ps nice internet site. “What a grand thing, to be loved What a grander thing still, to love” by Victor Hugo.

  44. I am not sure where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this info for my mission.

  45. Some genuinely nice stuff on this web site, I love it.

  46. I have been exploring for a little for any high quality articles or blog posts on this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this web site. Reading this information So i’m happy to convey that I have a very good uncanny feeling I discovered just what I needed. I most certainly will make sure to do not forget this website and give it a glance on a constant basis.

  47. I’m just writing to let you understand of the notable experience my cousin’s daughter had reading through your web site. She came to find lots of issues, not to mention how it is like to have an awesome helping mood to have other individuals with ease completely grasp specific tortuous matters. You really exceeded visitors’ desires. Thanks for producing those productive, healthy, revealing and in addition easy guidance on the topic to Sandra.

  48. Oh my goodness! a tremendous article dude. Thanks However I’m experiencing problem with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anybody getting identical rss problem? Anybody who knows kindly respond. Thnkx

  49. Greetings from Ohio! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break. I love the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, great blog!

  50. Hello there! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with Search Engine Optimization? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good gains. If you know of any please share. Thank you!

  51. Hi there very cool website!! Man .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I will bookmark your website and take the feeds also?KI am satisfied to find so many useful info right here within the publish, we’d like develop extra techniques in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  52. It is actually a nice and useful piece of information. I am happy that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  53. I’ve recently started a blog, the info you provide on this web site has helped me greatly. Thank you for all of your time & work. “One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.” by Walter Bagehot.

  54. Hi there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and found that it is truly informative. I am going to watch out for brussels. I’ll appreciate if you continue this in future. Lots of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

  55. I was looking through some of your content on this site and I think this site is very instructive! Retain posting.

  56. Some really quality content on this website , saved to bookmarks.

  57. I really appreciate this post. I have been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thank you again

  58. An impressive share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing a little analysis on this. And he in fact bought me breakfast because I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If possible, as you become expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more details? It is highly helpful for me. Big thumb up for this blog post!

  59. very good post, i actually love this web site, carry on it

  60. Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog!

  61. great points altogether, you just gained a brand new reader. What would you suggest about your post that you made some days ago? Any positive?

  62. Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog!

  63. Thank you for every other magnificent post. Where else may anyone get that type of info in such an ideal means of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I’m on the search for such information.

  64. Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!

  65. I will right away grab your rss feed as I can’t find your email subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly let me know in order that I could subscribe. Thanks.

  66. Very good written story. It will be helpful to everyone who employess it, including me. Keep doing what you are doing – looking forward to more posts.

  67. This is the right blog for anyone who wants to find out about this topic. You realize so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I actually would want…HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!

  68. An interesting dialogue is value comment. I feel that it is best to write extra on this subject, it may not be a taboo subject but generally persons are not sufficient to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  69. F*ckin’ amazing things here. I am very glad to see your article. Thanks a lot and i’m looking forward to contact you. Will you please drop me a mail?

  70. Hello There. I discovered your blog the usage of msn. That is an extremely well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to learn more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly comeback.

  71. I’d perpetually want to be update on new blog posts on this web site, saved to favorites! .

  72. I haven?¦t checked in here for a while since I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are good quality so I guess I will add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  73. I’m still learning from you, while I’m improving myself. I absolutely love reading everything that is posted on your site.Keep the posts coming. I liked it!

  74. Only a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw great design. “He profits most who serves best.” by Arthur F. Sheldon.

  75. I discovered your blog site on google and check a few of your early posts. Continue to keep up the very good operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Seeking forward to reading more from you later on!…

  76. I went over this web site and I think you have a lot of good info, bookmarked (:.

  77. I like the efforts you have put in this, thanks for all the great blog posts.

  78. I not to mention my friends came taking note of the good ideas found on your web blog and then before long developed an awful suspicion I never thanked the site owner for them. All of the young boys were absolutely stimulated to read through all of them and now have clearly been tapping into those things. We appreciate you really being simply kind and also for selecting this kind of tremendous things millions of individuals are really desirous to discover. My sincere regret for not expressing gratitude to you sooner.

  79. You can certainly see your skills within the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.

  80. Great – I should definitely pronounce, impressed with your site. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs and related info ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it in the least. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something, web site theme . a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task..

  81. I am glad to be one of several visitants on this great site (:, appreciate it for putting up.

  82. You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation however I to find this topic to be actually one thing which I feel I would by no means understand. It sort of feels too complex and very wide for me. I am looking ahead to your subsequent post, I will attempt to get the cling of it!

  83. Thanks a lot for sharing this with all people you actually recognise what you are speaking about! Bookmarked. Please also talk over with my site =). We may have a link change agreement among us!

  84. I want foregathering useful info, this post has got me even more info! .

  85. I have been checking out some of your posts and i can claim pretty good stuff. I will make sure to bookmark your site.

  86. You completed a few nice points there. I did a search on the topic and found the majority of persons will go along with with your blog.

  87. Hello.This article was extremely motivating, particularly since I was searching for thoughts on this subject last Wednesday.

  88. I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post…

  89. Perfect work you have done, this site is really cool with great information.

  90. Very informative and good structure of content, now that’s user genial (:.

  91. I really like your writing style, great info , regards for putting up : D.

  92. After study a few of the blog posts on your website now, and I truly like your way of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.

  93. Thanks , I have recently been searching for information about this subject for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

  94. Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your weblog. You have some really great posts and I believe I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some content for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an e-mail if interested. Thank you!

  95. Hey there, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your website in Chrome, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, very good blog!

  96. I do like the way you have framed this particular difficulty and it does provide us a lot of fodder for thought. However, because of what I have personally seen, I simply trust when the actual reviews pack on that people remain on point and in no way get started on a soap box associated with some other news of the day. Anyway, thank you for this outstanding piece and whilst I can not necessarily concur with it in totality, I regard the standpoint.

  97. I like what you guys are up also. Such clever work and reporting! Keep up the superb works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it will improve the value of my website 🙂

  98. I appreciate your piece of work, regards for all the interesting posts.

  99. Today, I went to the beachfront with my children. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  100. Fantastic goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely excellent. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it sensible. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a tremendous web site.

  101. It¦s actually a great and useful piece of info. I am happy that you just shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  102. Thank you for some other informative blog. Where else may just I am getting that kind of info written in such a perfect way? I’ve a challenge that I am simply now running on, and I’ve been on the glance out for such information.

  103. But a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding design and style.

  104. Great website! I am loving it!! Will be back later to read some more. I am taking your feeds also

  105. This really answered my problem, thank you!

  106. Merely wanna remark on few general things, The website style and design is perfect, the content material is really fantastic : D.

  107. It?¦s truly a nice and useful piece of info. I?¦m satisfied that you just shared this useful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  108. Merely wanna admit that this is handy, Thanks for taking your time to write this.

  109. Excellent goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely wonderful. I actually like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it sensible. I can’t wait to read much more from you. This is actually a tremendous website.

  110. Attractive component to content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to say that I get in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing for your feeds or even I fulfillment you get admission to constantly fast.

  111. Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this site before but after browsing through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back often!

  112. Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.

  113. Real excellent visual appeal on this web site, I’d rate it 10 10.

  114. There’s noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made sure nice points in features also.

  115. Great blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you recommend starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally confused .. Any ideas? Cheers!

  116. I saw a lot of website but I think this one has something special in it in it

  117. With every little thing that seems to be developing inside this particular area, a significant percentage of opinions are generally very refreshing. Even so, I appologize, because I can not subscribe to your entire suggestion, all be it exciting none the less. It appears to me that your commentary are not entirely validated and in fact you are generally your self not even completely convinced of the assertion. In any event I did appreciate examining it.

  118. Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  119. Great write-up, I¦m normal visitor of one¦s website, maintain up the nice operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  120. You have remarked very interesting details! ps decent site. “I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.” by Mark Twain.

  121. very nice put up, i certainly love this website, keep on it

  122. I am not real great with English but I find this really easygoing to read .

  123. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  124. hello!,I like your writing very much! share we communicate more about your post on AOL? I require an expert on this area to solve my problem. May be that’s you! Looking forward to see you.

  125. Hello, you used to write great, but the last several posts have been kinda boring?K I miss your tremendous writings. Past few posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!

  126. NuStar Casino describes a digital platform environment that brings together interactive content within an online setting. The focus remains on platform structure, visual presentation, and user accessibility rather than physical locations.

  127. The core of your writing while sounding agreeable originally, did not settle very well with me personally after some time. Somewhere throughout the paragraphs you actually managed to make me a believer unfortunately just for a short while. I still have got a problem with your leaps in logic and one might do nicely to help fill in all those breaks. If you can accomplish that, I will certainly be fascinated.

  128. This design is spectacular! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Fantastic job. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

  129. Great blog! Do you have any helpful hints for aspiring writers? I’m planning to start my own site soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you propose starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally confused .. Any suggestions? Thanks!

  130. Hello very cool blog!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally?KI’m glad to seek out a lot of helpful information here within the post, we’d like develop more techniques on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  131. Only wanna remark on few general things, The website pattern is perfect, the subject material is rattling superb : D.

  132. I truly value your work, Great post.

  133. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely return.

  134. I have not checked in here for some time since I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  135. You made some first rate factors there. I appeared on the internet for the issue and found most people will go together with together with your website.

  136. I used to be recommended this website by my cousin. I’m no longer sure whether this submit is written via him as nobody else understand such detailed approximately my problem. You’re wonderful! Thanks!

  137. Rattling superb visual appeal on this site, I’d value it 10 10.

  138. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  139. I think you have noted some very interesting details , regards for the post.

  140. Thanks – Enjoyed this blog post, can I set it up so I get an alert email when there is a new post?

  141. I like this internet site because so much utile material on here : D.

  142. I dugg some of you post as I cerebrated they were invaluable very helpful

  143. Thanks for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do a little research about this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I’m very glad to see such wonderful information being shared freely out there.

  144. I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it will improve the value of my website :).

  145. Very wonderful visual appeal on this internet site, I’d value it 10 10.

  146. I genuinely treasure your piece of work, Great post.

  147. Some really fantastic articles on this website , regards for contribution.

  148. I really like your writing style, excellent info , appreciate it for putting up : D.

  149. I think other website proprietors should take this website as an model, very clean and great user friendly style and design, as well as the content. You’re an expert in this topic!

  150. It’s truly a great and useful piece of information. I’m satisfied that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  151. you’re in reality a just right webmaster. The site loading pace is amazing. It sort of feels that you’re doing any unique trick. In addition, The contents are masterwork. you have performed a great activity in this subject!

  152. I couldn’t resist commenting

  153. Does your website have a contact page? I’m having trouble locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an email. I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it grow over time.

  154. Hello. excellent job. I did not expect this. This is a fantastic story. Thanks!

  155. Fantastic website. A lot of useful info here. I am sending it to some friends ans also sharing in delicious. And naturally, thanks for your effort!

  156. This actually answered my drawback, thanks!

  157. Sweet website , super pattern, rattling clean and use pleasant.

  158. I dugg some of you post as I cerebrated they were very beneficial extremely helpful

  159. It’s perfect time to make some plans for the long run and it is time to be happy. I’ve learn this publish and if I may just I want to recommend you few attention-grabbing things or advice. Maybe you could write next articles regarding this article. I wish to learn more things about it!

  160. Hi there just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your content seem to be running off the screen in Ie. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with web browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know. The design look great though! Hope you get the issue resolved soon. Cheers

  161. Hey there, You’ve done a great job. I will definitely digg it and individually recommend to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this website.

  162. I think this is among the most important information for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But wanna remark on few general things, The site style is great, the articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers

  163. Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I in finding It truly useful & it helped me out much. I’m hoping to give one thing again and help others like you aided me.

  164. certainly like your website however you need to take a look at the spelling on several of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very bothersome to tell the truth however I?¦ll definitely come again again.

  165. I got good info from your blog

  166. You have noted very interesting points! ps decent website . “It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.” by Andre Gide.

  167. Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I get actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently rapidly.

  168. Hello there, I found your website via Google while looking for a related topic, your web site came up, it looks good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  169. Hiya, I am really glad I have found this information. Today bloggers publish just about gossips and web and this is actually frustrating. A good blog with exciting content, this is what I need. Thank you for keeping this web-site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Cant find it.

  170. I would like to thnkx for the efforts you’ve put in writing this blog. I’m hoping the same high-grade web site post from you in the upcoming also. Actually your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own website now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your write up is a great example of it.

  171. You have brought up a very good details, thankyou for the post.

  172. In this great scheme of things you actually get a B- for effort. Exactly where you lost us was first on the facts. You know, people say, the devil is in the details… And that could not be more accurate right here. Having said that, permit me inform you just what did give good results. Your text is definitely highly persuasive and that is possibly why I am taking the effort to comment. I do not make it a regular habit of doing that. 2nd, although I can easily see a leaps in reasoning you make, I am not sure of how you appear to connect your points which in turn make your final result. For right now I will yield to your position however hope in the near future you actually link the dots much better.

  173. Thanks for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research on this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I’m very glad to see such excellent information being shared freely out there.

  174. Thank you for the good writeup. It if truth be told was once a amusement account it. Look complex to far delivered agreeable from you! However, how could we keep up a correspondence?

  175. Howdy are using WordPress for your site platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you require any coding expertise to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  176. Hiya! Quick question that’s totally off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My blog looks weird when viewing from my iphone 4. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to correct this issue. If you have any recommendations, please share. Cheers!

  177. Hi! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  178. Hello! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no data backup. Do you have any methods to protect against hackers?

  179. My brother recommended I would possibly like this blog. He used to be entirely right. This submit actually made my day. You can not imagine simply how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  180. I cling on to listening to the reports lecture about getting free online grant applications so I have been looking around for the finest site to get one. Could you advise me please, where could i get some?

  181. Just about all of whatever you assert happens to be astonishingly precise and it makes me wonder why I had not looked at this with this light before. This article really did switch the light on for me as far as this particular topic goes. Nonetheless there is actually one particular position I am not really too comfortable with and while I attempt to reconcile that with the central idea of your position, let me see just what all the rest of your readers have to say.Well done.

  182. I am typically to running a blog and i really recognize your content. The article has actually peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your website and preserve checking for brand new information.

  183. As I website possessor I conceive the content here is really excellent, appreciate it for your efforts.

  184. It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks

  185. With every little thing that appears to be building throughout this specific area, all your perspectives are fairly refreshing. Nonetheless, I appologize, because I do not give credence to your entire suggestion, all be it refreshing none the less. It looks to us that your comments are generally not entirely justified and in simple fact you are generally yourself not really totally confident of your assertion. In any event I did appreciate reading it.

  186. Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to determine if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.

  187. Hey are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and set up my own. Do you need any coding expertise to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  188. Aw, this was a really nice post. In thought I would like to put in writing like this moreover – taking time and actual effort to make an excellent article… however what can I say… I procrastinate alot and not at all seem to get something done.

  189. There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.

  190. Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I get actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your feeds and even I achievement you access consistently rapidly.

  191. Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is fundamental and all. But imagine if you added some great graphics or videos to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with images and clips, this blog could definitely be one of the greatest in its field. Superb blog!

  192. Hi there! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this page to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

  193. Howdy! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really appreciate your content. Please let me know. Thank you

  194. I really prize your piece of work, Great post.

  195. Hiya, I’m really glad I’ve found this information. Today bloggers publish only about gossips and net and this is really irritating. A good website with interesting content, this is what I need. Thank you for keeping this web-site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Cant find it.

  196. You are my breathing in, I own few blogs and often run out from to brand.

  197. Very interesting info !Perfect just what I was looking for!

  198. whoah this blog is excellent i love reading your articles. Keep up the great work! You know, many people are looking around for this information, you can aid them greatly.

  199. I see something genuinely special in this site.

  200. I believe this web site has got some very excellent information for everyone : D.

  201. There is perceptibly a bunch to identify about this. I consider you made some good points in features also.

  202. Very good info can be found on web blog.

  203. Some really interesting details you have written.Helped me a lot, just what I was looking for : D.

  204. Exactly what I was looking for, regards for putting up.

  205. Hi! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with Search Engine Optimization? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good gains. If you know of any please share. Thank you!

  206. It?¦s really a cool and useful piece of info. I am satisfied that you just shared this useful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  207. Good post. I be taught one thing more challenging on totally different blogs everyday. It should all the time be stimulating to learn content from other writers and practice a bit of something from their store. I’d want to make use of some with the content on my blog whether you don’t mind. Natually I’ll give you a hyperlink on your web blog. Thanks for sharing.

  208. A lot of thanks for your entire efforts on this website. My niece really likes going through investigations and it is easy to see why. A lot of people learn all relating to the compelling form you give advantageous secrets on your website and as well welcome response from other people on the point while our favorite girl is without question understanding so much. Enjoy the remaining portion of the new year. You have been carrying out a remarkable job.

  209. You made some good points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found most guys will consent with your website.

  210. You are my aspiration, I have few blogs and sometimes run out from to brand.

  211. When I initially commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the identical comment. Is there any approach you possibly can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  212. Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.

  213. Thanks for sharing excellent informations. Your web site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found simply the information I already searched everywhere and just couldn’t come across. What a perfect site.

  214. That is very attention-grabbing, You are an excessively professional blogger. I’ve joined your rss feed and sit up for seeking more of your great post. Also, I have shared your site in my social networks!

  215. As I website owner I conceive the articles here is very wonderful, appreciate it for your efforts.

  216. Merely a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw outstanding pattern.

  217. naturally like your web-site but you have to check the spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I will certainly come back again.

  218. Very interesting info !Perfect just what I was searching for!

  219. Perfectly indited subject material, thanks for information .

  220. It is really a nice and useful piece of info. I am glad that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  221. Very efficiently written information. It will be beneficial to anybody who usess it, as well as me. Keep up the good work – i will definitely read more posts.

  222. I got what you mean ,bookmarked, very nice web site.

  223. Very well written story. It will be supportive to anyone who usess it, including myself. Keep up the good work – can’r wait to read more posts.

  224. Its like you learn my mind! You seem to grasp a lot about this, such as you wrote the book in it or something. I believe that you can do with a few to pressure the message house a little bit, but other than that, this is magnificent blog. A fantastic read. I’ll certainly be back.

  225. Hello, I think your blog might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog in Opera, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, great blog!

  226. I am glad to be one of the visitors on this outstanding web site (:, appreciate it for posting.

  227. This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post. Also, I’ve shared your website in my social networks!

  228. I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the superb works guys I?¦ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site 🙂

  229. Hello, i think that i saw you visited my weblog so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to find things to enhance my web site!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!

  230. You made some clear points there. I did a search on the subject and found most guys will agree with your blog.

  231. I carry on listening to the news speak about getting free online grant applications so I have been looking around for the top site to get one. Could you tell me please, where could i find some?

  232. Thank you, I have recently been searching for info about this subject for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?

  233. Great – I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs and related information ended up being truly easy to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, web site theme . a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task.

  234. Outstanding post, you have pointed out some fantastic details , I also think this s a very excellent website.

  235. You can definitely see your expertise in the paintings you write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. All the time go after your heart. “Until you walk a mile in another man’s moccasins you can’t imagine the smell.” by Robert Byrne.

  236. What i do not realize is actually how you’re not actually much more well-liked than you may be now. You are very intelligent. You realize thus considerably relating to this subject, made me personally consider it from so many varied angles. Its like men and women aren’t fascinated unless it is one thing to do with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs excellent. Always maintain it up!

  237. Thanks for the marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed reading it, you might be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will come back later in life. I want to encourage continue your great posts, have a nice weekend!

  238. Good write-up, I’m normal visitor of one’s website, maintain up the nice operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a lengthy time.

  239. Appreciate it for helping out, good info .

  240. I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored material stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an nervousness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again as exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this increase.

  241. Merely wanna comment that you have a very nice website , I enjoy the style and design it really stands out.

  242. What i don’t understood is if truth be told how you are now not actually a lot more well-liked than you may be now. You’re very intelligent. You know therefore significantly in terms of this topic, produced me for my part believe it from a lot of varied angles. Its like men and women are not fascinated until it’s one thing to accomplish with Girl gaga! Your personal stuffs great. All the time deal with it up!

  243. What’s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I have discovered It positively helpful and it has helped me out loads. I hope to contribute & assist different customers like its helped me. Great job.

  244. Very interesting subject , thanks for posting.

  245. Wow! This can be one particular of the most helpful blogs We’ve ever arrive across on this subject. Actually Great. I am also an expert in this topic therefore I can understand your hard work.

  246. Appreciate it for all your efforts that you have put in this. very interesting information.

  247. I went over this web site and I believe you have a lot of superb info , saved to fav (:.

  248. Outstanding post, I conceive people should acquire a lot from this weblog its rattling user genial.

  249. Some really excellent information, Glad I detected this. “Nothing can resist the human will that will stake even its existence on its stated purpose.” by Benjamin Disraeli.

  250. Some really tremendous work on behalf of the owner of this web site, dead great subject material.

  251. Thanks for sharing superb informations. Your web-site is so cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this blog. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the information I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across. What a perfect site.

  252. Excellent blog right here! Additionally your website lots up fast! What host are you the usage of? Can I am getting your associate hyperlink to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as fast as yours lol

  253. I do agree with all of the ideas you’ve presented in your post. They are very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are too short for beginners. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  254. You made some good points there. I did a search on the subject and found most persons will consent with your site.

  255. Some genuinely fantastic information, Gladiola I observed this. “It is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions.” by Aldous Huxley.

  256. I have recently started a site, the information you offer on this web site has helped me greatly. Thank you for all of your time & work.

  257. I was very pleased to find this web-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you blog post.

  258. Wonderful blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News. Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Many thanks

  259. This is the best blog for anyone who desires to seek out out about this topic. You realize a lot its nearly hard to argue with you (not that I actually would want…HaHa). You definitely put a brand new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, just nice!

  260. I conceive this internet site has got some very fantastic information for everyone. “He is able who thinks he is able.” by Buddha.

  261. Very efficiently written story. It will be beneficial to everyone who usess it, as well as yours truly :). Keep doing what you are doing – looking forward to more posts.

  262. My husband and i felt really lucky Jordan could deal with his web research using the precious recommendations he discovered out of the site. It is now and again perplexing to just find yourself handing out ideas which usually most people might have been trying to sell. We fully understand we need the blog owner to give thanks to because of that. These illustrations you’ve made, the straightforward blog menu, the friendships your site make it easier to instill – it is mostly awesome, and it is making our son in addition to the family reason why that topic is cool, which is certainly really indispensable. Thanks for the whole thing!

  263. I will immediately grasp your rss feed as I can’t in finding your e-mail subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please permit me recognize in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  264. This web site is my intake, real good style and perfect subject material.

  265. I do agree with all the ideas you have presented in your post. They are very convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are very short for starters. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  266. I am really enjoying the theme/design of your site. Do you ever run into any browser compatibility problems? A couple of my blog audience have complained about my website not working correctly in Explorer but looks great in Chrome. Do you have any ideas to help fix this issue?

  267. fantastic points altogether, you simply gained a new reader. What would you suggest in regards to your post that you made some days ago? Any positive?

  268. Woh I enjoy your articles, saved to my bookmarks! .

  269. Thanks for sharing excellent informations. Your web site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you¦ve on this web site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found simply the info I already searched everywhere and just couldn’t come across. What a great website.

  270. I like this post, enjoyed this one appreciate it for putting up.

  271. Thanks for another informative blog. Where else could I get that type of information written in such an ideal way? I have a project that I’m just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such info.

  272. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was curious what all is needed to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very internet smart so I’m not 100 certain. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

  273. MJ,
    This combo of cheese, grits, and heat is right up my tummy’s ally! HA! I’m glad that you shared it again to remind me to get off my rump and prepare these. I just love grits when prepared correctly (ie: with lots of cheese). Sorry I’ve been quite for a few weeks . . . midterm exams and now on spring break (and trying to get in some non-screen time ….just put some blog posts on auto-schedule for the week!). Hope spring is trying to begin in NM!
    Be well my friend and thank you again for this recipe!
    Roz

    • Thanks so much Roz! Spring break is a great time to give these grits a try! I love finding another grits lover. Sometimes I feel alone out here in the southwest loving my grits. 🙂 Hope you are not working too hard during your break. You know they call it a “break” for a purpose. 🙂

  274. I can not bay grits 🙁

  275. Hello dear MJ ! I am so delighted to see this beauty and will let you know how it worked. I plan to make it on Saturday. While we were away, we were all delighted to taste your favourites’ collection and enjoyed them very, very much 🙂 :-).

    • Thanks Davorka! I so hope you enjoyed the grits! We had them again this morning, but then we usually eat grits and chile a couple times a week during the coolers seasons. 🙂

      • Hello 🙂 Made Grits with Red Chile And Cheese today, three hours ago and plan to take the leftovers to office on Monday ; this is exactly my ideal home made food to be packed for office ! Beautiful as usual ! Thank you MJ !

        • You are MOST welcome! Thanks so very much for your feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed them. Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

  276. Grits are not available here, but we do eat lots of polenta at home and I think they are quite similar, especially when using coarser polenta. This is my kind of dish, reminds me of my childhood. Well, except the lots of hot chilies, but I bet they make the whole dish even better.

    • Thanks Adina! Yes, polenta is just a yellow corn grits, however, it hasn’t gone through the nixtamalization process, so the flavor is changed. And Yes, the chile does make them better. 🙂

  277. This sounds like a great brunch idea, MJ.

  278. I adore grits too . . . when they are prepared correctly, as you have done here. I love the addition of the chili heat, MJ! If I didn’t have to watch my weight so closely, I’d have a pot of grits or polenta on my stovetop every week too! Perfect comfort food, especially during chilly weather!

    • Thanks so much Roz! Glad to find another grits lover!! We go through a lot of grits in this house- about 2 – 3 times a week. But then we don’t eat a lot of bread – that’s my rationalization anyway. 🙂

  279. This would quickly become my favorite breakfast. I grew up loving grits. I always have to add bacon, butter, and pepper, YUM! The addition of red chile sounds amazing! Hugs, Terra

  280. My husband would consider this the way to his heart! This sounds like the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast!

  281. This sounds great, although I’ve never had grits I’d like to try this!

  282. Simply damn delicious and comforting grits recipe!!!

  283. The grits I’ve eaten haven’t been very memorable! I have a feeling these would make me a big fan! Cheesy and spicy sounds perfect!!!

  284. Cheesy with a zing!

  285. Looks inspiring. Have you tried these without cheese? Beautiful photographs.

    • Minnie, yes…I actually leave the cheese out at times because dairy is not always my friend. The cheese changes the texture a bit, but its the chile that’s the star of the show. 🙂

  286. I looove anything wit lots of cheese in them. This looks delicious, MJ!

  287. I haven’t actually tried grits before but your recipe looks so warm and inviting 😀
    Yum!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  288. I love that you make yourself grits and chile weekly. I’ve yet to try grits (I know… right?) our comparable would be polenta but it’s really not very popular (at least not where I grew up). You always tempt me with your delicious renditions MJ. Now what’s going on in that second image — very interesting… bokeh? It gives the feeling of steam and warmth while surrounding with color. Lovely effect.

    • Yeh – right! You need to get yourself some grits, girl! 🙂 What’s funny is that I really didn’t like them much growing up in Louisiana unless they were loaded with butter. Now I use NO butter, just lots of chile. 🙂 I need to post a picture of what causes the bokeh in some of my photos. I have a relatively large jade plant in the sunroom where I take my pictures. Depending on the time of year and day, light coming through the windows causes the plant’s leaves to “shine” in the lens creating the bokeh. It’s purely accidental, but a nice accident.:)

  289. I love how something so simple can be simply delicious!

  290. Skipped supper tonight so I could really use a bowl of this topped with a fried egg!

  291. Why have I never tried grit before??? This sounds like an amazing flavor combo!

  292. Love this version of grits!!Love the spicy twist and the flavors are calling my name 🙂 Perfect for this cold weather too!!

  293. That is a new dish for me but I am sure I am going to love it!

  294. I’ve learned about grits from you! I’ve tried it once or twice maybe, at restaurants and I told my husband we had to try. 🙂 Next up is making my own! This looks yummy!

  295. I have almost zip experience with grits except as a hot breakfast cereal as a kid.
    This looks like a winner to me. But if you put a cheese and an egg on just about anything, I will eat it. Ha!

    • Thanks Carol! When Bobby and I got married, he had only had plain grits with breakfast and wasn’t too crazy about them. Now he loves them and requests them ALL of the time, as long as I add chile. 🙂

  296. Such a beautiful plate, MJ! I have never tasted grits, but I can taste through your tempting photographs the taste and aroma of the mixture of chile and cheese… (I actually know fontina and like it a lot!). The egg on top is the “cerise sur le gâteau”, as say the French… I would never be able to resist this dish!

    • Thanks so much Sissi! If you have polenta or any type of coarse ground cornmeal, then you are essentially eating what we call “grits”. I actually embarrassed myself at a restaurant about 30 years ago when I saw “polenta” on the menu and asked what they were. I ordered the dish and when I tried the “polenta” my comment was “Well, this is just cornmeal mush or grits.” 🙂

  297. Such a wonderful comfort food, and I admire your efforts to explore different flavor profiles with your grits. This one sounds fantastic, MJ!

  298. You have made grits look so appetizing and beautiful, MJ.

  299. Now this sounds like the savory breakfast I always crave. Just hand me a spoon! 🙂

  300. I have never tried grits and with your dish you make me regret it very much! Pinned!

  301. I have never tried grits and really wish I had when I was in Mississippi where it was served for breakfast. Nice to meet you MJ 🙂

    • Hey Tandy! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. It’s hard to believe you managed to get out of Mississippi without trying grits. 🙂 To be honest, I learned to love grits when I moved to NM and started adding chile to it. 🙂

  302. If I could have only one chile, it’d be dried red chilies. They always do it for me. Love the others, but dried red chilies are a necessity. Anyway, lovely way to make grits. I’ll bet making polenta the same way (or heck, even oatmeal) would be fun too.

    • Glad to find another red chile lover. Dried red, red chile powder…it’s the best! You bet this would work with polenta! The only difference is, in some cases, the polenta is a coarser grain; although I have seen some pretty coarse grain grits. Thanks for stopping by John!

  303. OMG, why oh why didn’t I think of this? They obviously go together so well, but I never thought to do this! I am going to try it this weekend! I have some Rosales chopped roasted red in the freezer…perfect!

  304. I’ve never had grits with chile but it sure does look good. Growing up in Maine, grits just weren’t ever on the radar. 🙂

  305. I simply adore how you dressed up grits! I am a huge fan of red chile paste – and I love its combination with cheese in this bowl – and I also love the idea of an egg to top it all off! Thanks so much for sharing MJ!

  306. Lovely grits!!! i love how you mix up the cheese and chile peppers!!!

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*






This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.