Even the best home cooks sometimes get it wrong. Here’s how to fix the most common mistakes with beloved Southern favorites.

Cajun shrimp and grits is a delightful Southern dish bursting with flavor! Picture succulent shrimp seasoned to perfecti ...

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There are some dishes that immediately transport you to a specific place, and for me, Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with a ...

Grits are beloved, sacred. Some even are a secret recipe. They possess the duality of pleasure and pain, be it as a bowl of comforting sustenance or a weapon against infidelity.

Grits are an essential pantry staple in the South, but you shouldn't be storing them in a cabinet or cupboard. Grits are ...

Cook the grits by setting the pot over medium heat. Bring the mix to a simmer, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the first starch takes hold, about 6-7 minutes in. Turn the heat down ...

Cook the grits over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy, and the grits have popped open and smell like popcorn, at least 20 minutes, or over 1 hour, depending on the ...

Stir in grits and butter; let mixture return to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to medium; cook, whisking constantly, until grits are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

WHAT'S COOKING?: Sweet potatoes are nutritious, delicious I can hardly believe there are only eight days until Thanksgiving! You, too, may feel that this year seems to be passing much too quickly ...

The Times and Democrat will be running the Best of What’s Cooking? from columnist Teresa Hatchell. This column originally ran on April 20, 2004.