Ingredients for Ham and Rictotta Calzone:

• 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
• 4 slices oven-roasted ham, cut into strips
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated parmigiano cheese
• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough
• Olive oil

Directions for Ham and Ricotta Calzone:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine drained ricotta, strips of ham, mozzarella, parmigiano, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.  Stir to mix well and set aside.
• Place ball of dough on floured surface and divide into 4 balls.  Roll each ball into flat circle about ½ inch thick.  Brush olive oil over each circle and sprinkle a little salt over top.
• Divide filling amount among 4 circle, place filling on half of each circle and leave 1 inch border.  Fold other half of circle over filling and pinch edges to seal.
• Spray non-stick spray on baking sheet and place each calzone on baking sheet.  Brush olive oil on outside of each calzone.  Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Vegetable Calzone:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 (5 ounce) bag fresh spinach
• 1 medium eggplant, diced
• 1½ cups sliced mushroom
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated parmigiano cheese
• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough
• Olive oil

Directions for Vegetable Calzone:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat olive oil and garlic in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.  Add spinach, eggplant, mushrooms, salt to taste, and crushed red pepper and sauté until vegetables are soft.
• Drain skillet and add mozzarella cheese and parmigiano cheese.  Stir to mix well with vegetables.
• Place ball of dough on floured surface and divide into 4 balls.  Roll each ball into flat circle about ½ inch thick.  Brush olive oil over each circle and sprinkle a little salt over top.
• Divide vegetable filling on each of 4 circles.  Place filling on half of each circle and leave 1 inch border.
• Fold other half of circle over filling and pinch edges to seal.
• Spray non-stick spray on baking sheet and place each calzone on baking sheet.  Brush olive oil on outside of each calzone.
• Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes.  Check occasionally to make sure calzones are browning nicely.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Panini:

• 1 recipe White Pizza with Herbs, rolled out
• olive oil
• 8 slices oven-roasted ham
• 8 slices provolone cheese

Directions for Ham and Cheese Panini:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush small amount of olive oil over top of dough.  Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes or until crust is nice and golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool pizza crust before cutting.  Divide crust into quarters, slice open and place ham and provolone cheese inside.
• Place back in oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Mozzarella and Tomato Panini:

• 1 recipe White Pizza with Herbs, rolled out
• olive oil
• 8 slices fresh mozzarella
• 2 tomatoes, washed and sliced
• 8 leaves fresh basil

Directions for Mozzarella and Tomato Panini:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush small amount of olive oil over top of dough.  Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes or until pizza crust is a nice golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool before cutting.  Divide pizza crust into quarters, slice open and place mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil inside.
• Sprinkle salt to taste and drizzle a little olive oil inside each panini.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Prosciutto and Mozzarella Panini:

• 1 recipe White Pizza with Herbs, rolled out
• olive oil
• 8 slices prosciutto
• 8 slices fresh mozzarella

Directions for Prosciutto and Mozzarella Panini:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush a small amount of olive oil over top of dough.  Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes or until pizza crust is a nice golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool crust before cutting.  Divide pizza into quarters, slice open and place prosciutto and mozzarella slices inside.  Serve while still warm.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Pizza Margherita:

• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough, rolled out
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes with juice
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or freshly sliced mozzarella cheese
• 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Directions for Pizza Margherita:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on pizza dough and place in oven to bake for approximately 5 minutes, then remove.
• Spread tomatoes evenly over top of pizza, then distribute cheese evenly to cover.  Add salt and pepper to taste and drizzle remaining olive oil.
• Bake about 30 minutes.  Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped basil over pizza and serve.  Enjoy!

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Pizza with Shrimp:

• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough, rolled out
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes with juice
• 2½ cups frozen shrimp, thawed, veined, tails removed
• 2 cups finely shredded lettuce
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Directions for Pizza with Shrimp:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over pizza dough and place in oven for approximately 5 minutes, then remove.
• Spread tomatoes and shrimp evenly over top.  Drizzle remaining olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.  Bake about 30 minutes.
• While pizza bakes, place shredded lettuce and mayonnaise in bowl and mix well.
• Remove pizza from oven and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
• Once pizza cools enough to remove from baking pan, place on large platter.  Spread lettuce and mayonnaise mixture evenly over entire pizza.  Top with chopped basil and serve.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Pizza with Sausage:

• 1 recipe for Basic Pizza Dough, rolled out
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes with juice
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or freshly sliced mozzarella cheese
• 1½ cups crumbled Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Directions for Pizza with Sausage:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place pizza in oven to bake for approximately 5 minutes, then remove.
• Spread tomatoes evenly over pizza dough.  Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top, then sausage.
• Add oregano and drizzle olive oil evenly over entire pizza.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Bake about 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for Three Cheese Pizza:

• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough, rolled out
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 2 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Directions for Three Cheese Pizza:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush some of olive oil on pizza dough, sprinkle a little salt on top and arrange three cheeses on it.
• Drizzle remaining olive oil over pizza and place in oven.  Bake about 30 minutes.
• Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle chopped basil over top and cut into wedges.  Enjoy!

Serves 4.

Tip:  Instead of using shredded mozzarella cheese, try using thin slices of fresh mozzarella arranged around the pizza.  Fresh mozzarella can sometimes be difficult to find in the grocery store, but it is a true delight if you can manage to find some locally.

Basic Ingredients for White Pizza with Herbs:

• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough, rolled out
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, parsley, sage, or thyme)

Directions for White Pizza with Herbs:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush 2 tablespoons olive oil on pizza dough and sprinkle some salt evenly over dough.  Distribute herb mixture evenly over dough.
• Drizzle remaining olive oil and some pepper to taste and place in oven.  Bake about 30 minutes.  Crust should be nice and golden brown.

Serves 4.

Tip:  Use fresh herbs, if possible, because fresh herbs are so much more flavorful.