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A creamy make-ahead filling for chicken broccoli pockets, loaded with cooked chicken, broccoli, mozzarella, and cream of chicken soup. Portion and freeze it now, then stuff into dough and bake hot, golden hand pies.
Zucchini quiche with a flaky crescent roll crust, sauteed zucchini and onion, mozzarella, and a balsamic-vinegar twist. A weeknight quiche shortcut that uses egg substitute for a lighter brunch.
Italian-style stuffed meatloaf rolls ground beef around hard-boiled eggs, salami, ham, mozzarella, and parmesan, then simmers in tomato sauce. A classic polpettone showstopper.
Chipotle pizza with a smoky adobo topping instead of tomato sauce. Mashed canned chipotles in adobo, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, and a hit of parmesan. A six-ingredient pizza with real backbone.
Chicago-style deep-dish pizza crust, Part 1: a cornmeal-laced yeast dough shaped with high walls and parbaked for 4 minutes. The foundation of authentic Chicago deep-dish at home.
Yeasted cheese bread topped with ham strips and a triple cheese melt of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A savory one-pan dinner bake with homemade dough.
Stuffed Italian meatloaf packs ground beef with parmesan and garlic, then hides a melty mozzarella core. Browned and braised in tomato sauce for a rustic pot-roast-style finish.
Filetto sorpresso don is a butterflied filet mignon stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, and truffle, then breaded, pan-seared, and finished in white wine and lemon pan juices.
Filled pizza with a double crust stuffed with mozzarella, mushrooms, green peppers, and parmesan, sealed tight and baked hot. A Chicago-style stuffed pizza cousin with pure Italian spirit.
Caramelized onion focaccia made with bread machine dough, topped with sweet butter-softened onions, garlic, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Golden, cheesy, and irresistible.
Vegetarian stuffed bread ring filled with spinach, ricotta, mushrooms, and mozzarella, rolled into a circle and baked golden. A low-calorie savory stromboli.
Microwave chicken Parmesan with breaded chicken breasts, Italian tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A quick weeknight version that skips the oven entirely.
Freezer-friendly lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a disposable pan. Assemble ahead, freeze, and bake when needed.
Freezer-mix lasagna layers cottage cheese, mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan over a make-ahead beef-tomato sauce base. A retro time-saver dinner pulled from the freezer.
Open-faced pizza sandwiches made with a seasoned beef freezer mix, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and bubbly melted cheese on bread or hamburger buns. Ready in under 20 minutes from freezer to table.
Garlic cheese bread scaled for a crowd: French bread slabs slathered with garlic butter, blanketed in mozzarella, and showered with parmesan, oregano, and parsley. Built for parties, potlucks, and catering.