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Tom Papia

My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
Country Ribs Recipe

Country Ribs Recipe with Homemade Sauce

February 1, 2026July 8, 2024 Tom Papia

Country ribs with homemade BBQ sauce! The barbecue sauce was made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Categories Beef Tags BBQ, Beef, Ribs
Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour Feature Image

Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour

February 1, 2026July 1, 2024 Tom Papia

Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour. Shredded zucchini mixed with eggs, grated cheese, and spelt flour and then pan-fried in olive oil.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Vegetarian Tags Eggs, Grated Cheese, Healthy, Italian, Zucchini
Roasted Tomatoes and Onions Finished

Roasted Tomatoes and Onions

December 19, 2025June 24, 2024 Tom Papia

Roasted Tomatoes and Onions. Tomatoes and onions mixed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper and roasted in the oven.

Categories Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Onions, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vinegar
Gnocchi Aglio e Olio with Zucchini Feature Image

Gnocchi Aglio e Olio with Zucchini

February 1, 2026June 17, 2024 Tom Papia

Gnocchi Aglio e Olio with Zucchini. Zucchini sauteed with garlic and oil and combined with gnocchi and grated cheese.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Garlic, Italian, Pasta, Zucchini
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Spinach Soup With Chicken

February 1, 2026June 10, 2024 Tom Papia

Spinach Soup with Chicken. Boneless chicken bites sauteed with garlic, onions, carrots, and spinach and combined with herbs and broth …

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Categories Soup, Gluten Free Tags Carrots, Chicken, Garlic, Onions, Soup, Spinach
Sautéed Squash and Zucchini Recipe

Sautéed Squash and Zucchini

April 15, 2026June 3, 2024 Tom Papia

Sauteed squash with diced tomatoes and onions served with beans and rice. This is a fantastic vegetarian option with a balance of fresh vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Give it a try! Invent Your Recipe!

Categories Vegetarian Tags Brown Rice, Kidney Beans, Squash, Vegetarian
Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops Feature Image

Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops

December 19, 2025May 27, 2024 Tom Papia

Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops. Sautéed spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and asiago cheese stuffed into thick-cut boneless pork chops. As …

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Categories Pork, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes Tags Garlic, Mushrooms, Pork, Spinach, Stuffing
Broccoli Rabe Chicken Recipe From The Garden

Broccoli Rabe Chicken Recipe

November 21, 2025May 20, 2024 Tom Papia

Broccoli Rabe Chicken Recipe. Boneless chicken bites sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and broccoli rabe fresh from the garden. Ever …

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Categories Chicken, Gluten Free, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Healthy, Italian
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Apple Cinnamon Chicken Bites Recipe

January 2, 2026May 13, 2024 Tom Papia

Apple Cinnamon Chicken Bites Recipe. Boneless chicken bites sauteed with garlic, onions, apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Looking to use …

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Categories Chicken Tags Apples, Chicken, Onions
Blog - Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe

Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe

December 6, 2025May 6, 2024 Tom Papia

Fried Eggplant Stacks Recipe With Fresh Mozzarella. Thin-cut fried eggplant slices layered with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, and …

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Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Italian Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tags Eggplant, Italian, Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vinegar
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