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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 is JUST gorgeous! A domestic take on the classic Italian marketplace or street food, Porchetta, which is actually roast suckling pig. Porchetta is thickly sliced and served in ciabatta bread as a delectable hot sandwich throughout Italy. My recipe is a much-adapted recipe taken from one of Nigella Lawson's cookbooks, and it is SO easy to make..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fennel seeds...

"White beans, caramelized onions, mushrooms marinated in balsamic vinegar, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts combine for a sweetly flavorful salad that can be served warm or cold. It was a hit with my toddlers too!"

Ingredients: raw sugar, fresh basil...

"Yummy! This recipe was adapted from one published in Relish magazine, which comes as an insert in our local newspaper. Their suggestion of adding sautéed or grilled red onion slices for variety sounds good, too."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano...

"Smuggle some vegetables into your family's favourite pizza! From a Mollie Katzen recipe."

Ingredients: eggs, marjoram...

"I used to run a small italian restaurant and this was our most popular sub. Some like it served as a cold sub, and others prefer it baked until the cheese melts and the roll is toasty. Either way, it's delicious."

Ingredients: rolls, ham, lettuce...

"Garlicky pesto and rich sun-dried tomatoes make this tortellini irresistable. This is an easy dish for a picnic, potluck or dinner tonight. Try it with a salad and toasted garlic bread."

Ingredients: cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese...

"This needs nothing more than a green salad and a berry-flavored wine such as; Bourgogne Rouge or Burgundy would be perfect. This can be used for a diabetic diet in moderation, as a side dish. Of course hot bread goes without saying. Forgot to include Food & Wine Magazine.Update: 11/01/08 Thanks to Lori Mama; she suggests making it with chicken..."

Ingredients: cornmeal, dried sage...

"Polenta with anything is wonderful! This is from Cooking Light, October 2005."

Ingredients: italian seasoning, marinara sauce...

"This easy, cheesy, parsley-flecked frittata is lovely for lunch, super at supper - and perfect for picnics too!"

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, eggs...

"Focaccia is yummy, a favorite from Italy, it is a flattened yeast bread that is drizzled with olive oil and some times sprinkled with Savory toppings before baking. This is one of my family's favorites. The recipe comes from Gourmet Cooking."

Ingredients: coarse salt, cracked black pepper...

"Balsamic and herb marinaded on eggplant cut so it grills on 3 sides and won't fall through the grates of the grill. Enjoy this recipe as is or cube and add to a pasta salad, sprinkle grated cheese over it while still hot."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried parsley...

"This easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal."

Ingredients: olive oil, parmesan cheese...

"Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified version of the classic Porchetta Italian Market Place Sandwich by Nigella Lawson."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, boneless pork roast...