Can I Get an Uhh...(OUTSPOKEN_Diva's Favorite Recipes)

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Ham & Brie Sandwich with a Fig, Sage, & Lime Spread (Nova)

Ingredients

For Spread:

• 1 tbsp fig jam
• 1 sage leaf chopped fine
• 2 tsp lime juice

For Sandwich

• 2 tsp butter, softened
• 2 thick slices of good white bread (I used Italian)
• 1 tbsp Fig, Sage, Lime spread
• 2-3 slices of  brie or camembert
• 1 thick slice of ham (best from the deli counter, or leftover(I used leftover))
• salad leaves, to serve (optional)

Directions:

Spread

1. Mix jam, chopped sage, & lime juice in a small container.
2. Put the container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Sandwich

1. Heat a toastie maker or a small griddle pan. Butter each slice of bread on one side then spread the other side of one slice with fig jam.
2. Top the fig jam with brie and ham, sandwich with the remaining bread, butter-side up, then place in the toastie maker or the griddle pan.
3. If cooking in a pan, squash down a little with the back of a spatula while cooking, flip over after 2-3 mins when golden, then cook on the other side.
4. Serve with a handful of salad leaves on the side, if you like.

Rotini with Shrimp and Bacon (BJ's Brewhouse)

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 12 oz. rotini pasta
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 lemons
• 1 lb. large shelled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel and chop; set aside
2. Heat a large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water; drain pasta and return to saucepot.
3. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon on medium for 9 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
4. While bacon cooks, from lemon(s), grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice; set aside.
5. To fat in skillet, add garlic and cook until softened.
6. Add the chopped roasted pepper.
7. Then add shrimp; cook on medium for  4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in reserved pasta water and heat to boiling on medium. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp is opaque throughout. Remove from heat; stir in basil, lemon peel, and juice, and reserved bacon. Add shrimp mixture to pasta and toss to coat. Transfer to bowls and garnish with basil.

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell)

Ingredients 

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash cayenne powder
• 1 (16 ounces) can refried beans
• 4 (10 inches) flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 8 grape tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, Silpat, or foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
3. Place two tortillas side by side on a baking sheet, and cover with a layer of refried beans. Scatter half of the seasoned ground beef over each tortilla, and then cover with a second tortilla.
4. Bake 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
5. Spread salsa on top of each top tortilla stack. Top with cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapenos.
6. Return the pizzas to the oven, and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, and let cool slightly before slicing each one into 4 pieces.

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