Let’s get one thing straight: sugar on grits? That’s dessert. 🤨 Grits are for butter, cheese, salt, and maybe a little love. Like these smoked Gouda grits, paired with rich, tender, fall-off-the-bone braised oxtails. 🤤🔥 The ultimate comfort food to warm your soul and wow your guests—holiday or not! Smoked Gouda Grits Ingredients: 2 cups Chicken Stock (or broth) 2 cups Water 1 cup Stone-Ground White or Yellow Grits (not polenta or instant grits) 1 1/2 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese (shredded) 1 Stick Unsalted Butter 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Salt to Taste Instructions: In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of water to a boil. Optionally, add a pinch of salt to the chicken stock water. This is optional, as the chicken stock contains some salt. Stir in 1 cup of grits, and immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Continue stirring to prevent lumps. Allow the grits to simmer, stirring occasionally, until they start to thicken up. This may take about 10-15 minutes. Once the grits have thickened, add one stick of unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens further and becomes creamy. Gradually add the smoked Gouda cheese to the grits and continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the grits are rich and creamy. Taste the grits and season with salt as needed. Remember that the cheese adds some saltiness, so be careful not to oversalt. Cook the grits for a couple more minutes to ensure everything is well combined and heated through. Remove the saucepan from heat and serve the creamy Southern grits immediately. #cheese #food #foodies #foodlovers #cooking #delicious #foodie #grits #foodtiktok

HBCU tailgates are unmatched for incredible food and unforgettable vibes! 🏈🔥 From deep-fried turkey legs/wings and BBQ ribs to seafood spaghetti, the SWAC experience is a true Southern feast. Shoutout to the Alcorn St. Vs. Jackson St. game, where my dad was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Steve McNair back in 2005. ✊🏾 Alcorn may have lost, but the memories—and the food—always win. 🎉 Don’t sleep on SWAC games, y’all! Follow for more game-day foodie adventures! #collegefootball #football #food #tailgate #cooking #eating #foodlover

This Caramelized Onion Pasta is one of the best tasting dishes I’ve ever made 🤤 All it takes is a little patience with the onions and you will have e yourself a winning dish! 🔥 Ingredients: 4 Large Onions 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 Tbsp Butter 3 Egg Yolks 1 cup Water 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Salt & Pepper to Taste Cooked Spaghetti Fresh parsley (optional) Instructions: Caramelize the Onions: Slice the onions and cook them in butter over medium heat until they are caramelized, about 40 minutes. (use a shortcut method if you can’t wait) Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine the caramelized onions, olive oil, egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add more water to thin it out a little if needed. I would also recommend adding the water in parts throughout the blending process, so you don’t get a runny sauce. Combine and Heat: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce in a large pan. Warm over low heat for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. #pasta #foodie #foodtiktok

I would have eaten these Cloud Eggs everyday if I was a kid. They are light, fluffy and it’s a versatile entree for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Chili crisp oil took this dish to another level ☁️🥚🤤 Ingredients: 4 Large Eggs Salt and Pepper, to Taste Optional Toppings: Chili Crisp Oil, Grated Cheese, Chopped Herbs, Crumbled Bacon Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F Separate the egg whites and egg yolks into two separate bowls. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This may take a few minutes. Make sure it’s on the highest speed so that the egg whites are infused with air. Give the egg whites a very light and gentle stir (just a few times) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the whipped egg whites onto the baking sheet, forming four mounds. Use the back of a spoon to make a small indent in the center of each mound. Gently place one egg yolk into each indent in the whipped egg whites. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, to taste. Optionally, sprinkle a little chili crisp oil, grated cheese, chopped herbs, or cooked crumbled bacon over the eggs for added flavor. Bake in the preheated oven until the egg whites are set and slightly golden brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. #eggs #foodtiktok #foodie #easyrecipe

This Cowboy Butter recipe is the ultimate pairing for any steak 🥩 Ingredients: 1 1/2 Sticks of Butter (12 Tbsp) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 Medium Shallot (minced) 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) 2 Tbsp Scallions (minced) 1 Tsp Dry Thyme 1/2 Tsp Chipotle Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Salt to taste Instructions: In a medium-sized pot or skillet over medium heat, add the butter and melt it halfway, then turn off the heat. Pro Tip: You will probably want to slightly reduce the heat before the butter melts halfway down. This will give it the perfect semi-thick consistency. Add the garlic, shallots, paprika, cayenne pepper, chipotle red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, then whisk everything together until incorporated. Add the parsley and scallions and mix again until incorporated. Add a pinch of salt, then taste and adjust. Serve immediately. Enjoy! #steak #food #foodie #foodtiktok #butter

Chicken breasts stuffed with green chiles and Humboldt Fog goat cheese, coated in a cornmeal and pecan crust, is always a healthy favorite. However, using this delicious goat cheese will take this dish over the top. Please head on over to @cypressgrovers to try some of their mouthwatering award-winning goat cheese! There's nothing like that Humboldt Fog feeling! #MyHumboldtFogFeeling⁠ #CypressGrove #Cheese

It's National Grilled Cheese Day and I'm partnering with @Hellmann’s Mayonnaise to show you how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich right at home! Head to the link in my bio for more information! #HellmannsPartner #GrilledCheese #Sandwich #nationalgrilledcheeseday

This was one of the first smoothies I made as a kid, and I didn’t even know it was “labeled” an Italian smoothie until years later. I was drinking gold! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Italian Fruit Smoothie Ingredients: 3 Ripe Peaches (peeled, cut and seed removed) 2 Bananas (peeled) 1 Mango, (sliced and pulp removed from the core) 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 1 Cup Whole Milk 1 Cup of Ice Instructions: Combine all the peeled and sliced fruits in the blender. Pour in the milk and add the sugar. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth with no remaining chunks. Enjoy! #fruit #drink #foodtiktok #foodtok

I have a life story to tell. This is part one of my “Strange things you didn’t know about Chef Boyd” series 😂🔥👨🏽‍💻☕️ #story #weird #storytime

This is the easiest Chili Crisp Garlic Butter Pasta recipe on the planet 🌎🍝 Find many other similar recipes in both of my recipe books The Undrafted Chef Vol 1. & The Undrafted Chef Vol 2. 🔥🔥 Ingredients: Spaghetti (8-10 oz) 3 Tbsp Chili Crisp Oil (plus extra to serve) 1 Stick Unsalted Butter 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1/3 Cup Scallions (finely chopped) Finely Chopped Parsley or Cilantro for Garnish Instructions: Begin by heating a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once the water is boiling rapidly, add the pasta and cook until it reaches al dente. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce in large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the butter and wait for it to start foaming. Then, add the garlic and stir until it softens and becomes fragrant, being careful not to let it brown. Add the chili crisp oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat until the pasta is ready. Once the pasta is al dente, reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Return the sauce to high heat and add the pasta directly to the pan. Pour in the reserved pasta water. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and gleaming. Add the scallions, tossing until well combined. Enjoy! #pasta #recipe #food #foodtiktok