Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
[Two recipes] Fried Grits with Peaches and Pecans is a hearty breakfast, but not heavy. It’s sweet and savory with lots of texture and flavor, and you can use just about any fruit you have on hand. You also learn how to fry grits for a variety of dishes.
Grits and chile is one of the most comforting, heart and soul warming breakfasts that one can eat. This version combines grits with roasted red chile.
A simple little polenta with a touch of onion, some smoked paprika, and a little aged cheddar. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and goes great with grilled salmon, pork, beef, and a variety of vegetables.
Normally I make green chile and grits, but for a change, I also make Chipotle Grits with Feta Cheese. Just like green chile and cheddar, chipotle and feta raises a simple bowl of grits to a whole new level. These grits are absolutely delicious!
Time to start planning for Mardi Gras!
A Shrimp & Grits recipe that infuses a touch of the southwest into a southern favorite. In less than 45 minutes you’ll have a dinner bursting with flavor.
Grits and green chile is the ultimate fusion of southern and New Mexico cuisine. It’s creamy, spicy, and cheesy, and warms you up inside and out.
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