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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.
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Easy Fried Pork Chops with Broccoli

January 12, 2026April 24, 2023 Tom Papia

Fried Pork Chops with Broccoli. Boneless center cut pork chops coated with breadcrumbs and egg and then fried to perfection.

Categories Pork Tags Broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, Pork, Pork Chops
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Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe

January 12, 2026April 17, 2023 Tom Papia

Simple and Tasty Pasta Primavera Recipe made with Farfalle. Chop up some vegetables, sprinkle on some olive oil, roast away, and combine with pasta. 

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Italian, Oil, Pasta, Vegetables
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Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey

January 12, 2026April 10, 2023 Tom Papia

Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey. Baked zucchini stuffed with ground turkey, onions, and tomatoes.

Categories Turkey Tags Onions, Tomatoes, Turkey, Zucchini
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

January 3, 2026April 3, 2023 Tom Papia

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe. Crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, navy beans, and seasonings simmered and blended for a creamy and delicious tomato soup. A healthy, filling, and delicious vegetarian dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Garlic, Navy Beans, Onions, Soup, Tomatoes
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Pasta with Escarole and Beans: A 45 Minute Recipe

January 28, 2026March 27, 2023 Tom Papia

Pasta with Escarole and Beans Recipe. Escarole sautéed in garlic and oil and combined with cannellini beans, pasta, and grated cheese.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Beans, Escarole, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Oil, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Simple Baked Sweet Potato Wedges: A One Pan Recipe

January 3, 2026March 20, 2023 Tom Papia

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. Just 5 simple ingredients for these perfectly baked sweet potato wedges with cinnamon.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Side Dish Tags Healthy, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
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Citrus Herb Turkey Bites with Broccoli

December 28, 2025March 13, 2023 Tom Papia

Citrus Herb Turkey Bites with Broccoli. Turkey bites sautéed in butter with garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and broccoli.

Categories Turkey Tags Basil, Broccoli, Butter, cruciferous vegetables, Lemon, Turkey
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6 Ingredient Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe

December 28, 2025March 6, 2023 Tom Papia

6 Ingredient roasted spaghetti squash recipe. Spaghetti squash roasted in the oven and then sautéed with butter, garlic, and onions.

Categories Vegetarian Tags Garlic, Onions, Squash, Vegetarian
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25 Minute Lemon Herb Pork with Tomatoes

December 28, 2025February 27, 2023 Tom Papia

Lemon Herb Pork with Tomatoes. Boneless pork chops cut into pieces and sautéed with butter, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs.

Categories Pork Tags Basil, Butter, Lemon, Pork, Tomatoes
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20 Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

December 28, 2025February 20, 2023 Tom Papia

Simple and Tasty Lemon Garlic Chicken. Boneless chicken bites sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce.

Categories Chicken Tags Butter, Chicken, Garlic, Lemon
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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.
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