Antipasto - With greens

1 lb sliced ham 1 lb sliced pastrami 10 ounces mozzarella cheese , cut into sticks (block) 1 (15 ounce) can black olives 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts 1[...]

1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces , drained and finely chopped 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts , drained and finely chopped 1 (10 ounce) jar pimento[...]

1 lb marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved 10 ounces marinated mushrooms, drained 1 -2 can caponata, eggplant spread (if homemade, 1 recipe) 24 large[...]

1 loaf unsliced Italian bread (1 lb.) 2 (2 1/2 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives , drained 3 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced 2[...]

2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni 1 cup sliced zucchini 8 cups salad greens parmesan cheese , grated 1 cup Italian[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup long grain white rice (not instant!) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)[...]

1 round loaf Italian bread 10 leaves romaine lettuce , shredded 1 cup roasted red pepper 10 thin slices sweet onions 9 thin slices provolone cheese 10 thin[...]

1 lb tri-color rotini pasta , cooked and drained 1 (3 inch) piece salami, diced 1 whole pepperoni, diced 1 (3 inch) piece provolone cheese or 1 (3 inch) piece[...]

6 cups red leaf lettuce 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing 1 (3 inch) cup celery ribs 1/2 cup sliced radish 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans , rinsed and[...]

1 1/2 lbs potatoes (you can substitute canned but they are not as good) 2 medium carrots , cut into thin strips 1 inch long 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup ripe[...]

2 green peppers 1 medium onion 2 stalks celery 3 carrots 1 garlic clove 1/2 lb mushroom , Sliced 1 medium cauliflower floret 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup tuna fish[...]

9 ounces cheese tortellini 14 ounces artichoke hearts , drained 6 ounces ripe olives , drained 6 ounces pimento stuffed olives 1/2 lb pepperoni slices or 1/2[...]

1 lb fresh tuna fillet salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves , smashed 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lb green beans , stems removed 1 1/2[...]

2/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove , minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3/4 cup extra virgin olive[...]

1 lb butter , softened 1 lb cream cheese , softened 3/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated 10 ounces frozen spinach , thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup extra virgin[...]