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"This is my Grandmother's recipe for Pizza Gain (AKA PizzaGaina, Pizza Gaina, Pizza Rustica, Italian Easter Ham Pie, Italian Ham Pie, Easter Pizza, Pizza Chiena, etc.). There are many varieties out there depending on the region of Italy you are from. My family makes it in their traditional style from their village in Naples (Napoli) Italy. There..."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh mozzarella cheese...

"Take these to a cookout and watch them disappear!"

Ingredients: pepper, ham...

"To me, a fresh baked ham is the most delicious cut of the hog available. The Russians serve it with any festive occasion such as Easter with a Kasha and Mushroom Casserole, a Sauerkraut Salad Provencal and Honey-Marinated Pears. Most Russians do not eat a gravy as such, but if you wish, degrease the pan juices, thicken with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of..."

Ingredients: cloves, dark brown sugar...

"A meal in itself! This traditional meat pie has been our Easter morning breakfast for five generations. It is expensive to make, takes a lot of preparation but is worth every bite! In our family, this was more precious than gold and we all anxiously awaited Good Friday's fast to past so my father could make Easter Pie. This is a family secret recipe..."

Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage links, eggs...

"A delectable sticky glazed ham cooked in spiced cider and with a tangy marmalade glaze! This is one of my most requested recipes from family and friends - I have been cooking and preparing this ham for about 20 years now; it is wonderful for celebrations and festive gatherings! You can increase the quantities and weight with ease, although I have given..."

Ingredients: cider, cloves, demerara sugar...

"This family recipe has been handed down for four generations. We have even videotaped the making of this "Easter" pie for the next generation. However, be warned, this is time consuming and rather expensive to make, and literally a heart attack-on-a-plate, so proceed with caution. But, should you decide to accept this mission, you won't..."

Ingredients: pepper, sweet Italian sausage links...

"There are as many variations of this traditional dish as there are names for it (Pizza Rustica, Carnival Pie, Easter Pie and Ham Pie are just a few.) Some versions include hard boiled eggs in the filling along with the meat and cheeses, this one does not. Here is my family's version which I still make every Easter. The pastry we've always used..."

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, pepper...

"A great Italian Easter treat!"

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, genoa salami...

"This is to be put together over a couple days and finally cooked and eaten on the day before Easter."

Ingredients: ham, hard-boiled eggs...

Ingredients: pepper, leeks, mushrooms...

"This recipe is based on one from an excellent cookbook called "Eat the Norway," where they say of it: "These potato patties are served as an evening meal with bread and tomato sauce.""

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper...

"It wouldn't be the Easter holiday without Pizza Rustica. Traditionally served at an Easter brunch or dinner, this pie is also a great brunch option on any day. There are many variations of this recipe, but this is my favorite. This is adapted from the recipe from Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey."

Ingredients: whole milk ricotta cheese, fresh ground pepper...

"I made this for Easter with a 1.5 lb. ham (adjusting the recipe) and it was the hit of the night! I was told by my friend who doesn't like ham that this was the best ham he'd ever had in his life and the 1st time he ever went for seconds."

Ingredients: cooked ham, ginger ale...

"Grandma Bernice created this recipe over 50 years ago for Easter breakfast and made it every Easter morning in a large electric skillet. My dad carries on Grandma's tradition today, preparing this dish every Easter Sunday for our family. A separate batch without eggs is made for those with allergies and it is equally delicious. Recipe quantities..."

Ingredients: horseradish root, smoked kielbasa...