Recipe: Scallops with Grits

Lightly poached scallops served atop a creamy bed of cheese-spiked grits are irresistible, especially when topped with hazelnuts. The nuts have a buttery crunch and a garnish of snipped chives brings welcome color as well as green onion-like pizzazz.
At first glance, the dish may seem time consuming to prepare, but with organization all three elements can be cooked at the same time. Get the grits going, then start the scallops. After the scallops come off, toast the hazelnuts in a little butter.