Antipasto without root ricotta

8 ounces light cream cheese , slightly softened 2 tablespoons fresh basil , snipped 1 garlic clove , pressed 6 (8 inch) sun-dried tomato tortillas 6 romaine[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

1 (16 ounce) box bow tie pasta 3 medium tomatoes 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (8 ounce) can black olives (drained) 1 (5 ounce) can artichokes[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

1 lb shell pasta 1/4 lb genoa salami, chopped 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped 1/2 lb asiago cheese , diced 1 (6 ounce) can black olives , drained and chopped 1 (6[...]

2 heads iceberg lettuce 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham[...]

1/2 loaf day-old crusty bread sliced 2 lrg garlic cloves cracked     Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil for drizzling 1 jar roasted red peppers - (16 to 18)[...]

2 large green peppers 4 large carrots 2 cans pitted black olives 1 (16 ounce) jar broken green olives 2 (12 ounce) jars pickling onions 2 (4 ounce) cans[...]

1 -13 7/8 ounce pizza crust, refrigerated 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup provolone cheese , shredded 1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained 1[...]

8 ounces cream cheese 1 garlic clove , minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian spices (oregano, basil) salt & pepper 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup marinated[...]

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and sliced 1 garlic clove , minced 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke[...]

1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1/2 cup sliced deli hard salami, chopped 1/3 cup red bell pepper , chopped 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives[...]

1 small eggplant , thinly sliced extra virgin olive oil , to baste slices 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt & freshly ground black pepper 1[...]

3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 garlic clove , slightly crushed 1/8[...]

1 lb shell pasta 1/4 lb genoa salami, chopped 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped 1/2 lb asiago cheese , diced 1 (6 ounce) can black olives , drained and chopped 1 (6[...]