This is a delicious idea for lunch or dinner. If you don't have ham other meats will substitute nicely. This recipe makes 4 pockets.

What you need:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced (2cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tube (10 ounces) refrigerator pizza crust
• 4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1cup)
• 6 ounces leftover ham, cut in matchstick pieces (1 cup)
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

What to do:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms and cook 7 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat, pour off any liquid and stir in pepper. Cool completely.
3. Unroll pizza crust on a cutting board with the longer side facing you. Stretch (or roll out) dough to a 14 x12- inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise, then half crosswise.
4. For each pocket: Leaving a 1/2 inch border on top and sides, layer 1/4 cup each provolone cheese, ham, ricotta cheese and mushrooms on right side of each piece of dough. Fold left side over filling (like closing a book) and press edges together to seal.
5. Using a spatula lightly coated with cooking spray, carefully transfer pockets to prepared baking sheet. (Press edges back together if they open).
6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until crust is crisp and golden.

Chili Nation:
The Ultimate Chili Cookbook With Recipes from Every State in the Nation
by Jane Stern, Michael Stern

The Santa Fe School of Cooking Cookbook
see books by Susan Curtis
by Susan Curtis

Wonderful introduction to the world of New Mexico's cuisine! This is a super introduction to the habit-forming, varied cuisine of New Mexico! The recipes are tested in the Cooking School, so you can be sure that they are workable. Since I have attended three classes at the school, it is with confidence that I recommend this book. The recipe for New Mexican Green Chile and Cabbage Soup with Sausage alone is worth the price! There is a good list of sources for Southwestern ingredients in the back. My only criticism is that I find the layout of the index to be confusing.