Grits

1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup milk 1/4 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/3 cup quick grits Combine the chicken stock, milk, and cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the thyme, salt, and cayenne. Stir in the grits, and cook stirring… Continue reading Grits

Serrano Rice

3 tbsp butter 1 serrano chili, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 carrot, peeled, minced sea salt 1 cup rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the chili, garlic, shallot and carrot until tender. Add the rice and stir 1 or 2 minutes. Season with… Continue reading Serrano Rice

Yellow Rice

2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp cumin 2/3 cup long grain white rice 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 cup water In a saucepan melt the butter.  Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender. Stir in the turmeric and the cumin and saute 1… Continue reading Yellow Rice

Herbed Grits

1 cup milk 1 cup chicken stock 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup quick grits kosher salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp dry sage grated parmesan Combine milk and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the butter and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the… Continue reading Herbed Grits

Chipotle Risotto

4 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp heavy cream cracked pepper 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, minced 1/4 cup grated parmesan Heat the chicken stock in a small saucepan on the stove.… Continue reading Chipotle Risotto

Coconut Rice

1 cup water 3/4 cup canned coconut milk 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup long grain white rice 1/2 cup flaked coconut Combine the water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover and reduce the heat to very low.  Simmer 15… Continue reading Coconut Rice

Garlic Rice Pilaf

5 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup long grain white rice 1 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup water 1/4 tsp salt Heat the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan.  Saute the garlic until tender. Stir in the rice and keep stirring 2 minutes. Add the chicken… Continue reading Garlic Rice Pilaf

Pine Nut Couscous

1 tbsp butter 3/4 cup chicken stock salt 1/3 cup couscous 2 tbsp pine nuts Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and season lightly.  Cover and turn off the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts.  Serve.

Hominy with Cheese Sauce

1 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 small jar pimentos, drained 1 can white hominy, rinsed and drained Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a 9 by 9" baking dish.… Continue reading Hominy with Cheese Sauce