A bowl of grits with cheese and nuts - From_my_point_of_view/Getty Images Grits seem deceptively simple when you first consider it. Ground corn, water, butter, cheese, salt, and a little garlic and ...

Whether you enjoy 'em for breakfast with a big pat of butter or instead topped with sizzling shrimp for a seafood dinner, grits are a versatile pantry staple, and have been since the 16th century.

Even after all these years in restaurants and on TV, Tyler Florence is still making new culinary discoveries. While writing his latest book, "Inside the Test Kitchen: 120 New Recipes, Perfected" ...