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"There's a whole antipasto tray baked in the tender crust of these crescent squares, served as either an appetizer or main dish. Courtesy of Pillsbury Bake-Off 41 (Hollywood 2004) and presenter was Patti Chialastri from West Haven, Ct. Update 03/2006....I made these again and instead of using American cheese (personal preference) I just doubled..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, cooked ham...

"This recipe comes from Coup de Pouce, issue February 2008. I'm posting it for ZWT 4 Italy."

Ingredients: croutons, Dijon mustard, eggs...

"This is a huge favorite Italian-style dish in my house, and a great dish to use up any leftover spaghetti, if the pasta is cold, just warm in the microwave first until hot with the butter, and then place it into the baking dish. All ingredients may be adjusted to taste."

Ingredients: cooked ham, dried oregano...

"Not your usual red tomato sauce calzone. This recipe came from my mother who had clipped it out of a magazine eons ago. This has been a family favorite since I can remember! With simple alterations to recipe, I'm sure you can add any of your favorite ingredients!"

Ingredients: boneless ham, mozzarella cheese...

"When you get tired of pizza, here is a different little trick to make something with your crust."

Ingredients: prepared pizza crust, cooked ham...

"This dish is very tasty, easy to make and is always enjoyed in our home."

Ingredients: dried basil, dry white wine...

"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...

"This recipe can serve as a main dish or an appetizer cut into small pieces. For the meat and cheese, buy it in 1/4 inch slices and then dice it into smaller pieces. You can freeze any extra pies you make. This pie is delicious cold, but it's better warm."

Ingredients: pecorino cheese, eggs...

"This is one of the better Eggplant dishes I've had. The ham really makes all the difference. If you cant find Parma Ham use a nice smoked ham."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggplants...

"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...

"This is great to make when you have leftover baked ham."

Ingredients: cooked ham, dried basil...

"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...