Appetizers — Basil Pesto

All the flavors of pesto take your popcorn from blah to a next-level gourmet snack! Perfect for your next movie night or watch party! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons Butter Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil Pesto  2 ounces grated parmesan cheese Sea salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels and cover the pot. When you hear the first popcorn kernel pop, add the rest of the kernels, and put the lid back onto the pot. Once the popcorn starts popping, gently shake the pot back and forth on the element – this helps...

This recipe for savory puff pastry filled with pesto sauce and then shaped into a Christmas tree makes the perfect appetizer this holiday season! INGREDIENTS: 1 - (17.3 oz) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed 4 to 6 tablespoons Fresh Basil Pesto or your preferred pesto sauce.  1 egg, beaten Sesame seeds for decoration (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on top of the parchment paper and spread the pesto sauce all over. Unfold the second sheet of puff pastry and place on top of...

Festive Pesto Pinwheels made with Bella Cucina Pesto is a fast and delicious no-fuss appetizer!