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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.
Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Spinach and Tomatoes: A Quick 10 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025November 29, 2021 Tom Papia

Spinach and Tomatoes. Fresh spinach sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and diced tomatoes.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Spinach
Tri Color Pasta Salad Italian Recipe

Tri Color Pasta Salad

December 6, 2025November 22, 2021 Tom Papia

Tri Color Pasta Salad. Rotini pasta prepared al dente and mixed with oil, vinegar, red onion, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives, and dried sweet Italian sausage.

Categories Pasta, Side Dish Tags Mozzarella, Olives, Onions, Pasta, roasted red peppers, Rotini, Sausage, Vinegar
Pork with beans and tomatoes recipe

Pork with Beans and Tomatoes: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025November 15, 2021 Tom Papia

Pork with Beans and Tomatoes. Boneless pork chops cut into bite sized pieces and sautéed with garlic, beans, and tomatoes.

Categories Pork Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Navy Beans, Pork Chops
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Baked Rotini and Ground Beef: An Easy Comfort Recipe

February 2, 2026November 8, 2021 Tom Papia

Baked Rotini and Ground Beef. Rotini pasta mixed with ground beef, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce and baked to perfection.

Categories Pasta, Beef, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Ground Beef, Marinara sauce, Mozzarella, Pasta
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Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots

December 9, 2025October 25, 2021 Tom Papia

Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots. Farfalle pasta mixed with sautéed broccoli, carrots, diced tomatoes, and garlic.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Broccoli, Carrots, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Grated Cheese, Pasta, Vegetarian
chicken scampi with eggplant recipe

Chicken Scampi with Eggplant

December 13, 2025October 18, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken Scampi with Eggplant. Boneless chicken breasts cuts into bite sized pieces and sautéed in a scampi style sauce with eggplant.

Categories Chicken, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Butter, Chicken, Eggplant, Garlic, Lemon
roasted eggplant with tomatoes and onions recipe

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes

January 3, 2026October 11, 2021 Tom Papia

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Onions. Fresh eggplant cubed and roasted with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Diced tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Vegan, Vegetarian
Chicken stir fry with zucchini recipe

Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini

January 29, 2026October 4, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini and Carrots. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces and sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, onions, zucchini, carrots, and stir fry sauce.

Categories Chicken Tags Carrots, Chicken, Garlic, Onions, Stir Fry, Zucchini
salsa pork with black beans

Pork with Salsa and Sweet Potatoes

January 28, 2025September 20, 2021 Tom Papia

Pork with Salsa and Sweet Potatoes. Pork stew meat sautéed with onions, sweet potatoes, black beans and finished with salsa.

Categories Pork Tags Black Beans, Onions, Pork, Sweet Potatoes
stir fry cabbage with quinoa recipe

Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa: A 30 Minute Recipe

July 2, 2025September 13, 2021 Tom Papia

Stir Fry Cabbage with Quinoa. Cabbage sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, onions, peppers, stir fry sauce, and soy sauce and served with quinoa.

Categories Vegetarian Tags Cabbage, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Onions, Peppers, Quinoa, Stir Fry
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