Mom's Cooking Club: 2013

Did I surprise you Aggie? I just had to be part of the celebration. I wouldn't have missed it for the world! You are my sister-in-law and this virtual baby shower is for you and my nephew, Micah!

We have an Italian themed menu in honor of you and your heritage. I know how much pizza and Italian food has been such an influence in your life. After all, your dad has been in the pizza and restaurant business for over 30 years. You taught me how to make grilled Naan pizzas, so I had to make these Grilled Naan White Pizza Bites for your virtual baby shower. We have a huge menu below to include: Appetizers, Non-Alcholic Drinks, Salads, Entrees and Desserts.

Aggie, you are so special to me. You have inspired me in the kitchen and in life. You encouraged me to start this blog several years ago. Even though I haven't blogged in over a year, I still cook and bake, I still love to try new recipes, and I still love to share recipes with family and friends.

We are sooooo happy and excited for you, Larry, Sammy and Gina! We love you dearly and we're counting down the days (I'm sure you are too) for baby Micah to join the family.

My funny and fabulous brother Larry, the beautiful Aggie, and my wonderful nephew and niece, Sammy and Gina! Can't wait until Micah joins the crowd!

Grilled Naan White Pizza Bites

Recipe adapted by Food n' Focus

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

4 Naan Flatbreads (I used Stonefire brand, found in deli section or speciality breads)

8 tablespoons pesto, homemade or store bought (I used Classico brand)

2 large tomatoes, sliced

Fresh Mozzarella, sliced (from deli or speciality cheese section)

Ricotta Cheese

Basil, sliced thin

olive oil

Preparation

Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush one side of Naan Bread with olive oil. Place side with olive oil down on grill rack. Grill for a few minutes until bread starts to get light grill marks and is slightly crisp. Take off grill, place on baking sheet(s) and set aside.

Spread 2 tablespoons pesto on each of the non-grilled sides of the bread. Top with mozzarella cheese and tomato slices. Place a few teaspoons of ricotta cheese around each pizza. Close grill and cook for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove from grill, sprinkle with basil and cut into slices.

Cut into quarters for bite-size pieces

Serve as an appetizer or it's also great as a meal with a salad

Here's the roundup of recipes from some of Aggie's Blogger friends....what a spread they put out for everyone.

Appetizers

Sundried Tomato Hummus from Robyn of Add a Pinch

Melon & Prosicutto Balls from Paula of bell'alimento

Bruschetta from Sheila of Eat2gather

Jalapeno Poppers from Ali of Gimme Some Oven

Grilled Naan White Pizza Bites from Jamie of Mom's Cooking Club

Watermelon Feta Bites with Basil Olive Oil from Sandy of Reluctant Entertainer

Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons from Julie of The Little Kitchen

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Crostini from Cheryl of TidyMom

Drinks

Toasted Coconut Milkshakes from Bev of Bev Cooks

Lemon Cream Soda from Angie of Eclectic Recipes