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makes a mean southern version of Shrimp and Grits with a traditional red-eye gravy. She came upon the ingredients for this version of grits, using bacon, onions, blackened seasoning and heavy cream, in culinary school. Though Scrub Oaks already had a Shrimp and Gravy entr��e on the menu, she helped revamp the menu with this new recipe. The grits are first formed into a block and then seared and placed on the plate and topped with six large fried shrimp. The redeye gravy, made with coffee and country ham, is intended to soak into the breading of the shrimp. Care to try your hand? Start with this recipe and create your own signature batch of Shrimp and Grits at home. Simple Shrimp & Grits Serves 1 Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Butter 1 Tbsp minced Garlic �� cup diced Peppers, �� cup diced Yellow Onion �� cup sliced Mushrooms (saut��) 6 Shrimp 1 Tbsp Blackening Spice �� cup diced Tomatoes 4 oz. Heavy Cream 8 oz. Grits, cooked 2 Tbsp Asiago Cheese 1 Tbsp Green Onions ( for garnish) Directions: Make grits to your taste; feel free to add cream, cheese, or whatever you like. Keep warm on the stove. Heat a saut�� pan to medium high, add butter and melt. As soon as foam subsides, add all ingredients except grits, cream, and green onion. (I like to add a grated jalapeno.) Cook everything together for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cream and let it boil and reduce until thick. Pour over grits placed in serving bowl and sprinkle with diced green onions and asiago cheese. CV Mac's Speed Shop Junior League oF FayetteviLLe Women building better communities The Junior League of Fayetteville is proud to announce our 2012 - 2013 Community Assistance Program Grant Recipients: Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center Stedman Primary Elementary School-ID Mild Kindergarten Ferguson-Easley Elementary School of Math and Science College Lakes Elementary Westarea Elementary School Cumberland County Schools Communities in Schools of Cumberland County Child Advocacy Center Autism Society of Cumberland County Friends of the Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation Friends of Children of Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation Alexander Youth Network Cumberland County Center, NC Cooperative Extension Community Outreach Assistance Services (CORA���S) Find-A-Friend (FAF) Program of Fayetteville Urban Ministry Steel Magnolias, Inc. - Depression Awareness Conference Metro Kappa Foundation Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Junior League of Fayetteville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information about Junior League of Fayetteville, or how you can make a difference please visit www.jlfay.org CityViewNC.com | 23

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