
The Best Creamy Cheesy Grits
Top these with whatever you want. I used shrimp and bacon here. Also corn and scallions. Scallions can be used to get rid of unwanted houseguests.

Restaurant Style Black Beans
Don’t throw away the skins of your onions. Burn them to bring in prosperity.
I used to hate beans. I even got grounded once for not eating my grandma’s 7-bean stew. Then I worked in restaurants through high school and college and learned how to make beans that I love, like these.

Chorizo and Grits Bowl
Heavy paprika in the chorizo makes someone want to call you.
Sometimes you see what’s on hand and go with it. This Southern meets Tex Mex meal was inspired by chorizo and then grits and black beans from the pantry.