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Calzone

(pizza) Like pizza - a dish synonymous with Italian cuisine the world over - the calzone originated in Southern Italy, namely Campania, Apulia, Calabria, and Basilicata. The word calzone literally means 'trousers': in essence it is a savory turnover made with pizza dough, folded over itself, and then baked or fried.

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