Grilled Naan White Pizza Bites

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 

Peach Sorbet Bellini and Spritzers from Shaina of Food for My Family 

Non Alcoholic Berry Spritzer from Lisa of Jersey Girl Cooks 

Virgin Peach & Raspberry Bellinis from Milisa of Miss in the Kitchen

Italian Basil Sparkling Lemonade from Marly of Namely Marly

Italian Sodas from Laura of Real Mom Kitchen 

Cafe Mocha Punch / or Iced Cafe Mocha from Amy of She Wears Many Hats 

Salads 

Italian Chopped Salad in a Jar {with Creamy Caesar Dressing} from Brenda of a farmgirl's dabbles 

Caprese Salad with Mozzarella Crisps from Christine of Cook the Story 

Pesto Pasta Stuffed Tomatoes from Suzanne of Kokocooks 

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad from Liz of The Lemon Bowl 

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella from Rachel of Rachel Cooks 

Chickpea, Avocado, & Feta Salad from Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod 

Lentil and Chickpea Layered Salad from Lisa of With Style & Grace 

Entrees

Chicken Cacciatore from Meagan of A Zesty Bite 

Zucchini, Bell Pepper & Edamame Stir-Fry from Cassie of Bake Your Day

Potato-Crusted Vegetarian Quiche with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Feta from Dara of Cookin' Canuck 

"Straw & Hay" Tagliatelle in Cream Sauce from Flavia of Flavia's Flavors 

Grilled Italian Chicken with Veggie & Bow Tie Pasta from Katie of Katie's Cucina 

Grilled Naan Pizza with Summer Veggies & Turkey Sausage from Kelley of Mountain Mama Cooks 

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Panini from Kathy of Panini Happy 

Desserts 

Fresh Blueberry Shortbread with Lemon Cream Frosting from Sommer of A Spicy Perspective

Crostata di Mango from Lora of Cake Duchess 

Italian Ice from Kristen of Dine & Dish 

Roasted Banana and Nutella S'mores Bruschetta from Jenny of Picky Palate 

Italian Cream Cake from Deborah of Taste and Tell 

Panna cotta from Leslie of The Hungry Housewife

Fortune Cookies from Shari of Tickled Red 

Baby Vanilla Bean Scones a la Starbucks from Tara of Unsophisticook

Thank you Liz, Julie and Sandy for hosting and organizing this very special baby shower.  I know Aggie will be thrilled and touched!

Spring Break 2013 in Northern GA...it wasn't very "Springy" but we had a great day together!

Cousin time is special time!  We are looking forward to Micah in joining the dance party.

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  Try these other Naan Pizza's for more tastes and flavors....Enjoy!

Grilled Veggie Naan Pizza with Pesto

Grilled Tomato and Mozzarella Naan Pizza

Grilled Naan Stinger Pizzas

Grilled Baby Portabella Pesto Flatbreads

Andouille Sausage, Mushroom and Sun-dried Tomato Naan Pizza