Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1½ cups stone-ground grits, yellow or white
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 peach, peeled, pitted, and finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces wild mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster, or shiitake, cut into slices
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth Kosher salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1 bag (about 6 ounces) baby spinach, finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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