There's a reason hominy casserole has been a staple on Southern dinner tables for generations. This unassuming dish transforms simple pantry staples into pure comfort food magic. The secret lies in ...

Among the events commemorating Black History Month this year is the publication of three new books celebrating the rich and varied culinary contributions of African Americans. “Good Things to Eat, as ...

Chef JJ Johnson makes hominy the star in this one-pot stew. The maize kernels absorb flavor as they simmer while retaining a slight chew. Aromatics sauté in the rendered fat from crispy bacon, which ...

1. Lightly film a 12-inch straight-sided sauté pan with the olive oil. Heat over medium high and stir in the onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and quickly saute until golden. Stir with a wooden ...

Jeff Sellers, executive chef for Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, created this recipe when it was time to make a change from the Warm Chickpea Salad that had been on the restaurant’s menu from day one.

True grits are usually made with dried, ground hominy—corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution to render it more nutritious and delicious. This is harder to find in the Pacific Northwest than ...