Pesto with shells

4 medium to large tomatoes 1/2 cup long grain white rice , uncooked 1 cup hot water 3 1/2 tablespoons basil pesto 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon very finely[...]

1 (8 ounce) package sliced provolone cheese 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese , at room temperature 20 pistachios , shelled 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh[...]

1 lb medium shrimp , in shells 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups) 2 eggs , lightly beaten 1/4 cup butter , melted 1 cup half-and-half 1 1/4 cups shredded[...]

1 1/4 lbs deli roast beef , thinly sliced 1 loaf French bread (round, crusty, 12-inch diameter) or 1 loaf Italian bread (round, crusty, 12-inch diameter) 1/3[...]