Does the term conjure up a list of comfort foods: Fried chicken, barbecue, shrimp and grits, collard greens, cornbread, biscuits, mac and cheese? Or more stereotypical movie fare: Gumbo, fried green ...

Spoonbread is a wonderfully old-fashioned dish that should not be relegated to the tables of old-fashioned cooks. It’s a perfect holiday side; a pudding-esque interpretation of grits; a softer version ...

Usually, spoonbread is made with cornmeal. But in this recipe, country-style grits add a nice texture. Cook the grits until they are creamy and just pulling away from the sides of the pot. MAKE AHEAD: ...