Mixed Mushroom Ragout over Garlic Parmesan Grits

To begin, place a medium size saucepot over high heat. Add Water (3 1/2 cups), Garlic (4 cloves), and Kosher Salt (to taste). Bring the water to a boil, and add the Polenta Grits (1 cup), slowly, whisking the entire time.

Turn the heat down to low, and continue cooking and whisking, making sure that the grits are not sticking to the bottom of the pot. The grits will need to cook for 25-35 minutes, but check back and whisk every 5 minutes.

Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add Olive Oil (1 tsp) and Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) then add Shallots (2). Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the Wild Mushrooms (3 3/4 cups). Cook 4-5 minutes until mushrooms wilt and release some liquid.

Add the Canned Cannellini White Kidney Beans (1 cup), Red Chili Peppers (6), Fresh Thyme (4 sprigs), Water (1 cup), Kosher Salt (to taste), and Simply Organic Black Pepper, Medium Grind (to taste), and turn heat down to low. Cook for 10-12 minutes.

When the grits are tender, and not "gritty," they are done. Season with Kosher Salt (to taste), Simply Organic Black Pepper, Medium Grind (to taste), Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp), and Parmesan Cheese (2/3 cup).

Remove from heat. When the mushroom ragout has cooked for 10-12 minutes, remove from heat, season with Kosher Salt (to taste), Simply Organic Black Pepper, Medium Grind (to taste), and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (3 sprigs). Remove thyme sprigs, and discard.

Divide the grits on the plates, and top with mushroom ragout. Enjoy!