Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl | Swirls and Spice #glutenfree

Savory Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl

Steering clear of the standard breakfast or lunch fare? Opt for this creamy bowl of seasoned grits topped with eggs and freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. I have a mental block about eating smoothie bowls, but they look so pretty!  So I decided to create a savory twist on those colorful bowls for a hearty breakfast or lunch option.  This was my lunch today, and I much preferred it … Continue reading Savory Southwest Egg and Grits Bowl

Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Grits and Split Peas | Swirls and Spice

Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

Sage-accented eggs blend together with grits, mushrooms, celery, onions, and mild yellow or green split peas in this breakfast casserole fit for a vegetarian feast. I love being challenged to include a certain ingredient in new recipes I develop.  So far this month I’ve been working to create dishes with split peas.  The arancini and the peanut butter smoothie were definite winners, so I continued to experiment … Continue reading Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

Savoury Egg, Sausage, and Grits Casserole: A Dairy Free Recipe

This casserole appeared on our dinner table earlier in the week.   After wanting to make a savoury casserole that included grits, I finally developed a winning recipe that everyone could enjoy.  Why grits?  A friend from Tennessee gifted me with the last of her precious stash before she moved back home.  After several experiments, this savoury blend of grits, eggs, and sausage is a dish … Continue reading Savoury Egg, Sausage, and Grits Casserole: A Dairy Free Recipe