GRILLADES RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• For the grits, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil and stir in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the grits are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat, add the salt, cheese and butter and stir until melted. Keep warm.
• For the shrimp, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, pepper and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and juice and thyme; bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir well. Add the shrimp and stir constantly until they begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the tomato paste and stir until blended. Add the cream, Worcestershire and Tabasco and more stock if needed to make a spoonable sauce that generously coats the shrimp. Heat thoroughly, being careful not to let it come to a boil. Taste for salt.
• Place a portion of grits in the center of each plate and spoon shrimp over or around it. Sprinkle with parsley.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute the celery, green pepper and onion until softened.
• Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking over medium high heat, until lightly browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
• Add the andouille sausage and the garlic, stir and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, stir and cook another minute.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, bay leaves and parsley, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Add the beef broth and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender and liquids have reduced.
• Taste, adjust seasonings as needed, remove and discard bay leaves, and serve with a nice side salad and a green veggie.