When you sit down with your white slice from Emilio's of Morris Park ($4.25), the first thing you'll notice is an aggressive garlic steam wafting toward you. But the garlic flavor works in tandem with the rich cheese to make for a comforting junk-food slice. More

This sauceless pie from Fornino in Williamsburg combines sliced chanterelle mushroom (shiitakes will do just fine if you don't want to go all fancy), spicy julienned sopressata, mozzarella, spicy chili oil, and big dollops of ricotta. Cheesy, earthy, and spicy, it's a great combination for the cold days ahead... More