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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.
lemon herb shrimp

Lemon Herb Shrimp with Tomatoes

December 15, 2025July 11, 2022 Tom Papia

Shrimp sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with oregano, basil, thyme, grape tomatoes, and lemon juice, and server over pasta.

Categories Seafood, Italian, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Lemon, Seafood, Shrimp
kale with garlic and oil

Kale with Garlic and Oil: A Healthy 20 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025July 4, 2022 Tom Papia

Kale with Garlic and Oil. Kale sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and served with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Garlic, Healthy, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vinegar
Fried Salmon Bites: Feature Image

Pan Fried Salmon Bites: A Simple 25 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025June 27, 2022 Tom Papia

Pan Fried Salmon Bites. Salmon cut into bite sized pieces, breaded, and then fried to perfection. A crunchy and delicious bite!

Categories Seafood, Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Breadcrumbs, Salmon
Honey Glazed Chicken Bites: Feature Image

Honey Glazed Chicken Bites: A 22 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025June 20, 2022 Tom Papia

Honey Glazed Chicken Bites. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces and pan seared in a honey butter glaze. Served with a side of broccoli and brown rice.

Categories Chicken Tags Butter, Chicken, Garlic, Honey
chicken bites with sweet potatoes

Chicken Bites with Sweet Potatoes

December 14, 2025June 13, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces, breaded, fried, and cooked with sweet potatoes, broccoli, and onions in sweet BBQ sauce.

Categories Chicken Tags BBQ, Broccoli, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Onions, Sweet Potatoes
spaghetti pie

Spaghetti Pie: A Simple and Delicious 60 Minute Recipe

December 14, 2025June 6, 2022 Tom Papia

Spaghetti Pie. Baked spaghetti with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated cheese and marinara sauce.

Categories Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Grated Cheese, Italian, Marinara sauce, Mozzarella, Pasta, Ricotta, Spaghetti
Honey BBQ Chicken Bites

32 Minute Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

December 14, 2025May 30, 2022 Tom Papia

Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe. Boneless chicken bites fried in oil and mixed with a homemade honey BBQ sauce.

Categories Appetizer, Chicken Tags Appetizer, BBQ, Chicken
Pork with California Vegetable Medley

Pork with California Vegetable Medley: A 26 Minute Recipe

December 14, 2025May 23, 2022 Tom Papia

Pork with California Vegetable Medley. Boneless pork chops cut into thin strips and sautéed with California vegetable medley, and stir fry sauce.

Categories Pork Tags Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, cruciferous vegetables, Onions, Pork, Stir Fry
Fusilli and Broccoli Rabe

Fusilli and Broccoli Rabe: A 60 Minute Recipe

December 8, 2025May 16, 2022 Tom Papia

Fusilli and Broccoli Rabe. Broccoli rabe sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and vegetable broth and served with large fusilli pasta.

Categories Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Broccoli Rabe, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Healthy, Pasta, Vegetarian
Tri-Color Pasta with green beans

Tri-Color Pasta with Green Beans: An Easy 30 Minute Recipe

December 14, 2025May 9, 2022 Tom Papia

Tri-Color Pasta with Green Beans. Tri-Color rotini pasta mixed with green beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, and grated cheese.

Categories Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Grated Cheese, Green beans, Pasta, Vegetarian
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