Tony DiSalvo

Here's a versatile recipe that can be served as a first course, a side dish or even a meatless main course. For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms, diced salami, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or sautéed strips of bell peppers to the topping before baking.

These crisp, low-fat cookies are just right for dipping into dessert wine or cappuccino.