Few presidents have been so commonly associated with a particular food as the late Jimmy Carter was with grits. But the former president didn't like just any grits—he loved cheese grits. Creamy, ...

Grits are a quintessential Southern dish. Native Americans introduced the cracked corn porridge to colonists in Virginia, and it's been a staple in Southern cuisine since. "Folks in the South start ...

I rarely cook or eat shrimp, because it can be so difficult to find good-quality options from a trustworthy source. But, a ...

Shrimp and grits is comfort food at its very best. The Southern classic makes for a cozy and hearty brunch, lunch or dinner any day of the week. This newfangled version counts on pimento cheese to add ...

Growing up, I had a few too many bowls of gross pancake house grits that turned me off to them entirely for years. The fact that they were as bland as can be and the little jelly packets that were my ...

Cookbook author Kit Wohl calls Leah Chase, who died June 1, a favorite of presidents and residents. Wohl says she relished Leah Chase’s breakfast shrimp and grits. "There’s nothing better than a ...

It's crazy how all your life you assume pimiento cheese is only for spreading on Ritz crackers and then one day realize it can be a regular part of your diet, whether your doctor agrees or not—that's ...

Note: Adapted from “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” by Ree Drummond. Though the recipe suggests using sharp cheddar, she mentions you can “use whatever variety of cheese you like: cheddar, Pepper Jack, ...