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Unicorn Cornmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Unicorn Cornmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup MHM Unicorn cornmeal 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar  1 large egg  2 tsp vanilla extract  2 cups chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, followed by vanilla extract.  Gradually, with the mixer on low speed, blend in the flour mixture until the dough comes together. Stir in chocolate chips. The dough will be quite stiff.  Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place onto prepared baking sheet, allowing about 2-inches between cookies to allow for spread.  Bake for 10-13 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned and set. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.    
Yellow Grits with Sharp Yellow Cheddar

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Yellow Grits with Sharp Yellow Cheddar

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Classic sharp yellow cheddar amplifies the sunny sweetness of yellow corn. Finish Stir in 1½ cups sharp yellow cheddar, 2 Tbsp butter, and a splash of whole milk for extra creaminess.
White Grits with Cream Cheese & Parmesan

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White Grits with Cream Cheese & Parmesan

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Silky cream cheese smooths the clean, mellow flavor of white corn; Parmesan adds depth. Finish Blend in 4 oz cream cheese until fully melted, then stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan and a touch of nutmeg.
Speckled Grits with Pepper Jack

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Speckled Grits with Pepper Jack

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Pepper Jack’s gentle spice perks up Speckled’s warm, rustic corn flavor. Finish Stir in 1½ cups shredded pepper jack, plus 2 Tbsp cream. Garnish with sliced scallions or a dash of hot sauce.
Unicorn Grits with Gruyère

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Unicorn Grits with Gruyère

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Our Suggested Cheese Pairing: Nutty Gruyère echoes Unicorn’s delicate sweetness and toasty undertones. How To Finish Farmer Greg's Way: Melt in 1½ cups shredded Gruyère and ¼ cup cream. Finish with a few grinds of white pepper.
Sea Island Blue Grits with Goat Cheese

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Sea Island Blue Grits with Goat Cheese

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Creamy chèvre enhances the blue grits’ floral, slightly smoky notes. Finish Fold in 6 oz fresh goat cheese and 2 Tbsp butter until creamy. Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs (chives or thyme) for brightness.
Guinea Flint Grits with Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Guinea Flint Grits with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Parmigiano-Reggiano’s savory umami lifts Guinea Flint’s earthy, heirloom-corn complexity. Finish Stir in 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 Tbsp cream, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with cracked black pepper.
Jimmy Red Grits with Aged White Cheddar

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Jimmy Red Grits with Aged White Cheddar

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing:  Aged white cheddar brings sharpness that highlights Jimmy Red’s rich, nutty-sweet depth. Finish Stir in 1½ cups grated aged white cheddar and ¼ cup heavy cream at the end of cooking. Top with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and a pat of butter.