Bring water, butter, garlic, salt and pepper to a boil in a 4-to-5-quart heavy pot, and then slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring frequently until thickened, ...

These boudin balls pack a punch. Stuffed with pepper jack cheese, the boudin balls are crispy and crunchy to bite into and soft and savory in the center. The dish is served with a rich ravigote sauce, ...

A musician pal who lives in Kent tipped me off to a groovy eatery, Erie Street Kitchen, operating inside one of the college town's venerable watering holes, the Venice Cafe. So I did what I always do, ...