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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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Quick Summer Chopped Salad

December 15, 2025August 15, 2022 Tom Papia

Summer Chopped Salad. Red roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, carrots, cucumbers, and garbanzo bean chopped with butter bibb lettuce and mixed with Italian dressing.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Appetizer, Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Healthy, Olives, roasted red peppers, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Swiss Chard with Beans and Tomatoes

January 3, 2026August 8, 2022 Tom Papia

Swiss Chard with Beans and Tomatoes. Swiss chard sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, beans, tomatoes and served over whole wheat pasta.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Pasta, Ricotta, Spaghetti, Swiss Chard, Vegetarian
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Zucchini with Beans and Spinach: A 35 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025August 1, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini with Beans and Spinach. Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with onions, beans, diced tomatoes, and spinach.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Onions, Spinach, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans

Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans

December 15, 2025July 25, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans. Boneless chicken bites sautéed in oil with spinach, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.

Categories Chicken, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Cannellini Beans, Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Spinach
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Stir Fry Vegetables with Quinoa: A 30 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025July 18, 2022 Tom Papia

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

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