RECIPES

Wild black & blue berries are tastefully balanced with a citrus honey syrup, served over Gruff grits and drizzled with cream.

Warm up with a bowl celebrating the end of fall and beginning of winter with raspberries and persimmons. This sweet and tart combo makes a cheery bowl welcoming those long cold days to come.

Do you wake up feeling adventurous? Be bold and daring and try something new! Ditch the biscuits and try Sausage Gravy over Gruff Ancient Grain Grits for a hearty and delicious savory start to your day.

Green chilis and cheddar are the perfect pairing for Gruff grits. This pairing is delicious as it is, or use as a base for other savory sides such as seasoned beef or chicken, black beans & other southwest toppings.

Gruff loves to Gritogether with other amazing farmers, and combine their ingredients with ours to make a truly collaborative meal. This salad included organic greens, herbs, and edible flowers from Spirit Works Herb Farm in Whitefish, Montana. It was hearty, yet light and enjoyed by all. Feel free to get creative by substituting other amazing ingredients from your local offerings. (for best results make grits ahead of time and let cool)

What we appreciate about this soup is that it comes together in one pot and it's really easy to make. With minimal mess and maximum flavor, it is a win/win. Follow the recipe but don't hesitate to substitute vegetables as you need them.

Dating back to the 11th century in Gorgonzola, Milan

Gruff Ancient Grain Grits create the perfect base layer for this recipe that originates with a southern favorite, shrimp and grits. We just kicked it up a few notches by upgrading the grits and adding butter seared tenderloin, and steamed clams. Round out with a green salad and your favorite wine, it will be an evening to remember.

Surplus zucchini is the surprise ingredient tucked into this recipe. Lemon, feta and the best of summer herbs pique your pallets interest while offering a sneaky solution to getting more veggies on the plate without anyone knowing.

“Porridge Party” is a term that we coined to inspire/entice some of our pickier eaters to engage in this breakfast experience (because not everyone initially believes that grits porridge can be this awesome?!)

Autumn offers an abundance of flavors. We love the pairing of juicy sweet honey crisp apples and tart earthy currant berries atop creamy bowls of spiced ancient grain porridge made from Gruff grits.

Hollandaise Sauce is AMAZING on Gruff Grits! Enjoy as a combo, or go big for a Benedict brunch by topping with ham, a poached egg, fresh parsley, and lemon.

This dish is perfect for celebrating, whether the occasion is simply the survival of a Looong day (it pairs beautifully with the glass of wine you might really want), or a more noted achievement. The sauce is rich and creamy with a bit of bold brightness from the white wine and lemon. When topped with tenderloin, shrimp and clams our extraordinary grits become even extra extraordinary! Garnish with parmesan, green onions and fresh parsley.

Gruff grits are an adventurous substitution in this aromatic recipe that normally features rice. Expand nutrient density and wow factor with this fabulous flip on a time tested favorite.

Learn this Gruff Grits recipe by heart and you will find yourself with a base for a hearty meal any time of the day.