Basil Recipes

[Lali & Michelle]

FINISHED

Basil Recipes
August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
🍃 1st name is Sarah - Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West 8/2/25

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
🍃 Spicy scene - Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews 8/5/25

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title.
🍃 Margaret - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 8/1/25

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name) OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter OR with a Jewish or Italian character.
🍃 MC eats pancakes - Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost 8/3/25

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#) OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).
🍃 MC Minnie Harper - A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan 8/9/25

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
🍃 Quick easy read - Death of a Bachelorette by Laura Levine 8/6/25

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).
🍃 MC Willa Lakey - A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber 8/4/25

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR where someone eats pizza OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).
🍃 MC (and author) Trevor - Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 8/10/24

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name) OR where someone has a dairy dessert OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).
🍃 MC Fortune Redding - Swamp Spirits by Jana Deleon 8/15/25

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name) OR where someone enjoys a cocktail OR published in May of any year.
🍃 MC's Eve - What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella 8/5/25

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Michelle!

[Tammie]

completed...thanks JoAnne!

Read: 10/10

Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S -
Clementine
The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston | 8/8

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B - Rachel
Off With The Old Love, Betty Neels | 8/1

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book with a six word title
The Difference Between Somebody and Someone, Aly Martinez | 8/8

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B - Lilah
The Big Chili, Julia Buckley | 8/4

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S - Cyn
A Whole New Light, Sandra Brown | 8/9

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B - Firdaus
Woman at Point Zero, Nawal El Saadawi | 8/5

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C - Sophie
The Awakened Heart, Betty Neels | 8/2

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where someone eats pizza
Fatal Identity, Marie Force | 8/14

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M - Bowen
The Difference Between Somehow and Someway, Aly Martinez | 8/18

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A - Aoyama
Audition: A Novel, Ryū Murakami | 8/7

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Tammie!

[Laura Z]

Basil Recipes: 10/10 - COMPLETED 08.19.25
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

🍅 1. Caprese Salad: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S: Back After This | Linda Holmes | 08.06.25 | Cecily Foster
🌽 2. Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil: Read a book where someone eats a salad: Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 08.05.25 | p. 70: We had a simple caprese salad and two thin-crust pizzas...
🍈 3. Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil: Read a book set in summer: The Friendship List | Susan Mallery | 08.07.25
🧀 4. Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B: The Compound | Aisling Rawle | 08.04.25 | Lily
🍄‍🟫 5. Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S: A Summer Affair | Elin Hilderbrand | 08.11.25 | Claire Danner Crispin



🫛 6. Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B: youthjuice | E.K. Sathue | 08.18.25 | Sophia Bannion
🥘 7. Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C: Bewilderment | Richard Powers | 08.19.25 | Theo Byrne
🍕 8. Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella: Read a book with a round item on the cover: Convenience Store Woman | Sayaka Murata | 08.02.31
🍮 9. Fresh Basil Mousse: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M: Sag Harbor | Colson Whitehead | 08.13.25 | Benji Cooper
🌿 10. El Derby Ahumado: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A: The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy | Brigitte Knightley | 08.05.25 | Aurienne Fairhaim

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Laura!

[CassieCruel]

Late! But I’m in!

Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 2/10

The Recipes

✅ Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market - Amber Gambler - 11/8 - Frankie’s sister grows tomatoes at their home

✅ Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) - Black Wings, Gray Skies - MCs name is Rue

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title.

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name) OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter OR with a Jewish or Italian character.

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#) OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).

✅Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read - The Wolf vs The Vampire - 28/8 - quick and easy

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR where someone eats pizza OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name) OR where someone has a dairy dessert OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name) OR where someone enjoys a cocktail OR published in May of any year

[Barb]

Finished

BASIL RECIPES, 8/1 – 10/31
10/10 COMPLETE

1. CAPRESE SALAD
🍅 Read a book with a green cover (show cover)
Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame, by Olivia Ford, finished 8/9/25 ★★★★


2. RAW CORN SALAD WITH SHISO AND BASIL
🌽 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with B (share name)
Bascot : The Alehouse Murders (Templar Knight #1), by Maureen Ash, finished 8/5/25 ★★★.5

3. FIG, MELON, AND SPANISH HAM SALAD WITH BASIL
🍈 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F
Fidelma : Badger’s Moon (Sister Fidelma #13), by Peter Tremayne, finished 8/20/25 ★★★★

4. ZUCCHINI LATKES WITH PARMESAN, PINE NUTS, AND BASIL
🧀 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z
Zoe : The French Bookshop Murder, by Greg Mosse, finished 8/8/25 ★★★

5. GRILLED CREMINI MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN MAYO
🍄‍🟫 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S (share name)
Sigrid : Baby Doll Games (Sigrid Harald #5), by Margaret Maron, finished 8/12/25 ★★★★

6. STIR-FRIED SNAP PEAS AND MUSHROOMS WITH FISH SAUCE AND BASIL
🫛 Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read
Murder at Kensington Gardens (Ginger Gold #6), by Lee Strauss, finished 8/16/25 ★★★★

7. THAI-STYLE BEEF WITH BASIL AND CHILIES
🥘 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with W (share name)
Walt : Any Other Name (Walt Longmire #10), by Craig Johnson, finished 8/6/25 ★★★★

8. PIZZA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA
🍕 Read a book with a round item on the cover (show cover)
The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters, finished 8/4/25 ★★★★


9. FRESH BASIL MOUSSE
🍮 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with M (share name)
Minnie : Book ’Em, Eddie (Bookmobile Cat #13), by Laurie Cass, finished 8/21/25 ★★★★

10. EL DERBY AHUMADO
🌿 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E (share name)
Elizabeth : The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club #5), by Richard Osman, finished 8/15/25 ★★★★

[JoAnne]

Welcome Cassie!

WOOHOO Barb!

[Melissa A]

FINISHED! BASIL Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Read: 10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
☑️ 🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name)

The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike 1) Robert Galbraith 08/03/25

OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market

OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
☑️ 🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name)

Bones of Betrayal (The Bone Farm 4) Jefferson Bass (Bill) 08/02/25

OR with a spicy scene

OR where someone eats a salad.

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
☑️ 🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name)

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (Domestic Diva 1) Krista Davis (Sophie) 08/04/25

OR set in summer

OR with a six word title.

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
☑️ 🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name)

OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter

X OR with a Jewish or Italian character.

Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red (Rabbi Small 5) Harry Kemelman 08/06/25

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
☑️ 🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name)

X OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#)

Wedding Bell Blues (Tourist Trap 13) Lynn Cahoon (p. 17 “. . . I stuffed them back in the bag . . .”) 08/01/25

OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
☑️ 🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name)

X OR that can be described as a quick or easy read

Teen Slang Translator: From Groovy to Drippy: A Journey Through Generational Slang Roel van Roozendaal 08/01/25

OR where there is an unexpected addition.

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
☑️ 🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name)
&
OR where something is done in batches (share item).

Aunt Bessie Questions (Isle of Man 17) Diana Xarissa (Bessie; bread & brownies) 08/05/25

OR where a character eats Thai food

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
☑️ 🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name)

OR where someone eats pizza

X OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).

A Library Nikki Giovanni (Hair puffs) 08/05/25

Fresh Basil Mousse
☑️ 🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name)

X OR where someone has a dairy dessert

A Cold-Blooded Business (Kate Shugak 4) Dana Stabenow (p. 93 Sundae) 08/04/25

OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).

El Derby Ahumado
☑️ 🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name)

The Poppy Fields Nikki Erlick (Ava) 08/05/25

OR where someone enjoys a cocktail

OR published in May of any year.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melissa!

[Julesy]

FINISHED!

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Progress: 10/10
The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman - MC's name is Charlie - Aug. 1

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
A Little Step Vol. 1 by Mimi Szeto - MC is Ho-yuet - Aug. 11

Ⓜ️Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name).
Ozy and Millie by Dana Simpson - MC's name is Millie - Aug. 29

🐉Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name).
Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: A Graphic Novel by Denise Mina - MC's name is Lisbeth - Aug. 24

🎡Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name).
PrestonPlayz: The Mystery of the Super Spooky Secret House: A Graphic Novel by Prestonplayz - MC's name is Preston - Aug. 15

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
My Sister's Daughter by Liv Constantine - Aug. 3

🌫️Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name).
Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller - Cloud Puppy - Aug. 15

🔵Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR with a round item on the cover (show cover). Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim - MC's name is Tabetha - portal shown on cover - Aug. 5


🌭Fresh Basil Mousse
9. Read a book where someone has a dairy dessert.
Hot Dog Taste Test by Lisa Hanawalt - Aug. 28

⛺El Derby Ahumado
10. Read a book published in May of any year.
Karen's Sleepover by Katy Farina - Aug. 12

[JoAnne]

Julesy wrote: "FINISHED! ..."

Can you fix these? :)

This one isn't right. The MC's name does not begin with the letters listed.
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
A Little Step Vol. 1 by Mimi Szeto - MC is Ho-yuet - Aug. 11

Which option did you read for?
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
My Sister's Daughter by Liv Constantine - Aug. 3

[Connie N.]

All done, with plenty of time to spare!

Basil Recipes
Timeframe: 8/1/25 to 10/31/25
10/10

1. Caprese Salad - MC's first name begins with C or S - Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley - 8/11/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Stella

2. Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil - MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B - Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley - 8/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sadie

3. Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil - MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B - Zack by Cheyenne McCray - 8/24/25 ♥♥♥

Skylar

4. Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil - MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B - Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley - 8/4/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Luke

5. Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo - MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S - Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - 8/22/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Gabriel

6. Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil - Quick or easy read - A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman - 8/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

Entertaining story, less than 200 pages, amusing characters.

7. Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies - MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C - Shades of Gray by Maya Banks - 8/25/25 ♥♥♥♥

Cole

8. Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella - Someone eats pizza - Creation in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/17/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pg. 209 – “Listen up, people. I need your full attention. If you can’t eat pizza and think— - You got pizza? Was Jenkinson’s complain in her ear.”

9. Fresh Basil Mousse - MC's first name begins with F, B or M - One True Heart by Jodi Thomas - 8/23/25 ♥♥♥♥

Millanie

10. El Derby Ahumado - Published in May of any year - 22 Seconds by James Patterson - 8/20/25 ♥♥♥

Pub 5/2/22

******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/25/25*****

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Basil Recipes
August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

10 of 10 Complete

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market.
Killer Green Tomatoes - Lynn Cahoon - 3.5 Stars - 8/28/25

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name).
A Week in Winter - Maeve Binchy - 3.5 Stars - 8/6/25 - MC = Chicky Starr

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title.
The ABC Murders - Agatha Christie - 4 Stars - 8/17/25 - Hercule Poirot

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name).
Overkill - Sandra Brown - 4 Stars - 8/20/25 - Zach Bridger

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name).
Cherry Ames, Student Nurse - Helen Wells - 4 Stars - 8/29/25 - Cherry Ames

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name).
Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich - 2 Stars - 8/25/25 - Stephanie Pum

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name).
Irresistible Force - D.D. Ayres - 2.5 Stars - 8/11/25 - Shay Appleton

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name).
The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley - 4 Stars - 8/14/25 - Carrie McClelland

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name).
Whispering Rock - Robyn Carr - 3.5 stars - 8/2/25 - Brie Sheridan

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book published in May of any year.
If You Really Loved Me - Ann Rule - 4 Stars - 8/27/25 - orig pub May 15, 1991

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Connie and Lynda!