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Torta Pasqualina
Here's another savory pie from the region of Liguria, typically reserved for special occasions and holidays. Torta pasqualina or "Easter cake" uses several layers of filo pastry to achieve a crisp, flaky crust and is usually stuffed with greens, ricotta and hard-boiled eggs. Traditional recipes vary, and puff pastry is sometimes used in place of filo for a slightly sturdier crust.
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VIDEO: Easy Cheesy Mini Pizzas
We are definitely making these Easy Cheesy Mini Pizzas for our next party!
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)
- Shredded cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Cured ham, shredded
- 4 eggs
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
Method
- Roll out the dough
- Use a small bowl to cut the dough into rounds
- Add shredded cheese
- Place in oven on an oven tray afr 10 min at 355°F
- Put each dough round into a ramekin
- Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce, a handful of shredded cured ham
- Break an egg into each pizza
- Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf
- Place in oven for another 15 mins at 355°F
- Garnish with parsley and a pinch of pepper
- Serve and enjoy!