HELP- What was I eating???

[macca]

Christmas Eve at my brothers house- his inlaws cook a great meal- lots of fish, ham with all the trimmings, many appetizers and way to many desserts! His mother in law makes something which I love- and have no idea what it is called. It is made with eggs, orzo, ricotta, pepperoni, and parmesan. It is baked, and cut into squares- kids of looks like pale brownies. Does anyone know what this is called? I know she told me, but I forget- and she said that she usually makes it for Easter, but makes it for Christmas as she knows I love it. It is not pizzagaina. TIA.

[ttoommyy]

It's pastiera. My family makes a meatless version of it around Easter time. Delicious!

[macca]

I love it, too- but I am the only one in my house who does, so I only enjoy when I am at my brothers house, and his MIL is around. Maybe I should just make it and bring it to work. Food always get scoffed up quickly in the office!

[ChiliDude]

Also called Pizza Rustica, usually made for 'Pasqua' (Easter), but why not have it whenever you want it?

[chowser]

Not quite the same as Pizza Rustica/Torta Rustica which is essentially a deep dish pizza (to me anyway) with a crust on top and bottom, no orzo.

[Kitchen Imp]

I imagine it's this? http://thegardenofyum.blogspot.com/20...

[macca]

That's it- thank you. It is so good. Had some for breakfast yuesterday am.

[chowser]

That looks really good. I have to make this!