A stromboli is kind of a cross between a sub sandwich and a calzone. Bread dough is rolled out, filled with sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables, then rolled into a tube and baked.

To serve, stromboli are sliced like a loaf of bread, creating spiral baked sandwiches that are perfect for large parties. If you like, you also can serve sandwich condiments (or even warmed marinara) alongside the stromboli slices for dipping. We've offered suggestions for fillings; you can mix and match to suit your group or devise your own combination.

Because you will be baking the fillings inside the dough, be careful with the vegetables. Watery vegetables (such as tomatoes) can release too much liquid during cooking. To avoid this, cook most vegetables in a skillet before adding them. Sun-dried tomatoes would be a good alternative to fresh.