Paleo granola recipe that is grain free and loaded with seeds, nuts, coconut oil, maple syrup and raisins for an unbelievably delicious granola recipe. I’m in week 3 of this clean eating, so this paleo granola recipe is next on the list. Since most of the recipes that I’ll be doing focus around dinner time,…
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Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
If you are looking for an absolutely delicious detox salad then for sure check out this shaved brussel sprout salad that is loaded with apples and vegetables for an unbelievable flavor. It is detox time, which means it’s shaved brussel sprout salad time in my house. I’ve been eating like a wild man lately and…
Root Vegetable Panzanella Salad Recipe
If you love salads then this easy to make full flavored Root Vegetable Panzanella Salad Recipe is going to be a new favorite of your! I absolutely love panzanella salads! Talk about an undervalued salad that over utilizes all available ingredients, no matter if they are fresh or a few days old. We had a really…
Chia Seed Pudding Recipe with Apples and Cherries
Start your day off with delicious perfect breakfast that is easy to make, Chia Seed Pudding Recipe with Apples, Almonds and Cherries. With the New Year in full effect I am doing my darndest to be mindful of what I am eating, so this chia seed pudding recipe was at the top of the recipe…
Sweet Potato Tart Recipe with Cornmeal Pie Crust
Sweet Potato Tart Recipe with Cornmeal Pie Crust – this super easy to make and delicious tart is loaded with sweet potatoes and topped off with a tasty pecan streusel! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Thrive® Algae Oil. The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are just…
Accessorizing Frozen Pizzas
Thank you to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association for sponsoring this post! No matter if it’s a simple school night or entertaining friends and family for the holidays, pizza somehow always finds its way to my menu. We’ve ordered out, I’ve made it homemade, so this year I’m working on saving time on…
Easy Grilled Vegetables Crudité Platter
Easy Grilled Vegetables Crudité Platter – Grill all year round and make this delicious crudité platter with grilled vegetables that is perfect to serve to your friends and family. There’s no denying it, I grill all year round. As you can see from the pictures, we got 8” of snow. To that end, I say…
Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze
Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze: Amazingly simple boiled fresh green beans that are coated in a delicious butter glazed and then seasoned with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. I know this Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze is beyond simple, but sometimes it’s the easiest dishes that can bring out the most…
Holiday Side Dishes
Holiday Side Dishes: don’t stress out during the holiday season over what to make with your turkey, because these thanksgiving side dishes are easy to make and absolutely delicious! I made the mistake of smoking some turkeys a few years ago for my in-laws and at the end of the meal my father-in-law asked everyone…
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
If you have food allergies and want to indulge, then this super chocolatey delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe is exactly what you need. Thank you to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association for sponsoring this post! I’m sure when you read this title you may be wondering if this Gluten Free Chocolate…
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
The fall season is in full effect which means I’m in my kitchen whipping up this Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe topped off with homemade caramel and whipped cream! Of all the recipes on my site at BillyParisi.com you would think I would for sure have a basic pumpkin pie recipe, right? Well for some…
Classic Salad Nicoise Recipe with Mustard and Lemon Vinaigrette
Classic Salad Nicoise Recipe with Mustard and Lemon Vinaigrette: this salad nicoise recipe is packed with romaine, potatoes, green beans, olives, hardboiled eggs, and other veggies in a lemon vinaigrette. At least once a week we indulge in an all-out vegetable fest and this Classic Salad Nicoise Recipe hit the nail on the head! I…
Layered Rum Pumpkin Cake Recipe with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Layered Rum Pumpkin Cake Recipe with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting: A delicious layered pumpkin cake recipe with rum that is served up with a sweet maple cream cheese frosting! Bro, it’s October which means we are bout to go into full pumpkin mode. Seriously everything is pumpkin, whether it’s cookies, muffins, or our coffee pumpkin…
Sheet Pan Sicilian Pizza Recipe
Sheet Pan Sicilian style pizza recipe is homemade in a sheet pan to help feed the whole family! It’s delicious made up of homemade dough, cheeses and toppings plus it’s super easy to do. I have such wonderful memories of my Sicilian grandmother making sheet pan pizza, or as you may call it, Sicilian pizza….
Homemade Brioche Bread Recipe
Homemade Brioche Bread Recipe: Nothing better than enjoying a brioche bread with coffee early in the morning, and now you can make it homemade! Just like the puff pastry recipe I made, it’s been a minute since I last made a brioche bread recipe. Brioche bread in general has been a ridiculously booming trend as…
Farro Recipe with Italian Sausage and Peppers
Farro Recipe with Italian Sausage and Peppers: the perfect weeknight meal loaded with delicious buttery farro and roasted Italian sausage with peppers and zucchini. I cook a lot, like A LOT, and often times I’m making some extravagant dessert, or a sort of fine dining meal that my family may not like, so I like…
Fresh Peach Tart Recipe with Homemade Puff Pastry
Fresh Peach Tart Recipe with Homemade Puff Pastry: fresh sweet peaches baked in a delicious butter layered homemade puff pastry tart! It’s literally been literally 20 years since I last made homemade puff pastry. I was going through the baking block of culinary school and had the chance to make it. I’m guessing it’s been…
Homemade Fettuccine Pasta with Recipe for Alfredo Sauce
Homemade Fettuccine Pasta with Recipe for Alfredo Sauce – Fettuccine noodles that are rolled out by hand and tossed in a delicious creamy authentic Alfredo sauce. There are few things I enjoy more than making and eating homemade fettuccine noodles. Because making pasta is a bit of a labor of love I look forward to…
Pesto Deviled Eggs Without Mayo
Pesto Deviled Eggs Without Mayo – Try these healthy and delicious Pesto Deviled Eggs Without Mayo that are sure to be a hit at your next party. I’m sure your thinking that these Pesto Deviled Eggs Without Mayo aren’t any good, well contraire mon frère becacuse they are insane! I mean you’ve already got in these deviled…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe with Arrabbiata Sauce
Potato Gnocchi and Arrabbiata Sauce: This delicious potato gnocchi recipe take a little time but is well worth it after it’s tossed with a zest Arrabbiata sauce and served up with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. It’s been forever since I last made some homemade gnocchi’s, so I figured it was time for me to…
Caprese Salad Recipe with Homemade Cornbread
Cornbread Caprese Salad: Immediately up your salad game with this delicious caprese style salad with homemade cornbread, burrata cheese and reduced white balsamic vinegar. Now that I’m into the early summer months you better believe the corn and tomatoes are in full swing in my house. I do actually love those winter root veggies, but…
Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe
Parmesan Truffle Fries: Homemade french fries are taken to the next level with the addition of parmesan and truffle oil in this recipe! I had a ridiculous craving for truffle fries so I gave in and bought a deep fryer… One of the hardest things for a chef at home is not having all of the…
Creamy Polenta Recipe with Parmesan Cheese
Creamy Polenta Recipe with Parmesan Cheese – If you’ve never had the chance to eat or make a creamy polenta recipe then you’ve definitely been missing out. Creamy polenta is super easy to make and is essentially the Italian version of grits! Whether you are eating creamy polenta or even polenta cakes, I know you…
Spring Salad Recipe with Farro and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Spring is in the air and the weather outside is just starting to turn for the better. Winter’s here in Chicago are long and cold so it’s no wonder the city starts to erupt in March with more and more folks chomping at the bit to get outside at any sign of 40°+ weather. …