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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.
Pasta with Green Beans and Carrots

Pasta with Green Beans and Carrots

December 31, 2025December 5, 2022 Tom Papia

Pasta with Green Beans and Carrots. Green beans and carrots sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes and served with spaghetti.

Categories Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Carrots, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Onions, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian
Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe

Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe: A 40 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025November 28, 2022 Tom Papia

Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, and garlic sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and combined with gnocchi.

Categories Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Garlic, Italian, Onions, Pasta, Peppers, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Chicken with Green Beans and Cannellini Beans

Chicken with Green Beans: A 35 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025November 21, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken with Green Beans and Cannellini Beans. Chicken bites sautéed with green beans, garlic, tomatoes, and cannellini beans.

Categories Italian, Chicken, Healthy, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Cannellini Beans, Chicken, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Tomatoes
Balsamic Chicken with Pinto Beans

Balsamic Chicken and Beans: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025November 14, 2022 Tom Papia

Balsamic Chicken and Beans. Boneless chicken breasts sautéed in oil and simmered with balsamic vinegar, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Vinegar
Gnocchi with Tomatoes Recipes

Gnocchi with Tomatoes: A 37 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025November 7, 2022 Tom Papia

Gnocchi with Tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic and herbs and combined with gnocchi.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Basil, Garlic, Italian, Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
crispy chicken tenders

Crispy Chicken Tenders: An Easy 22 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025October 31, 2022 Tom Papia

Crispy Chicken Tenders. Boneless chicken breasts cut into stripes, coated with bread crumbs, and fried to crispy perfection.

Categories Appetizer, Chicken Tags Appetizer, Bread Crumbs, Chicken
zucchini with beans and sweet potatoes

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes

December 26, 2025October 24, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Zucchini sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes and mixed with beans.

Categories Vegetarian, Healthy, Side Dish Tags Beans, Featured, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
chicken with garden vegetables

Chicken with Garden Vegetables: A 37 Minute Recipe

February 13, 2026October 17, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken with Garden Vegetables. Vegetables picked fresh from the garden and sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with chicken and a quick tomato sauce.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Eggplant, Garlic, Onions, Peas, Zucchini
Potato and Green Bean Salad

Potato and Green Bean Salad: A 42 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025October 10, 2022 Tom Papia

Potatoes and Green Beans Salad. Boiled potatoes and sautéed green beans combined with garlic, basil, and oil and served hot or cold as a side dish.

Categories Italian, Italian Salads, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Basil, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Potatoes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Fried Cacuzza: Feature Image

Fried Cacuzza: A 50 Minute Recipe

December 6, 2025October 3, 2022 Tom Papia

Fried Cacuzza. Italian cacuzza squash cut into wheels, breaded, and fried until golden brown.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Side Dish Tags Cacuzza, Italian, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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