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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.
Chicken Orzo Soup served with toasted bread in a white bowl

Chicken Orzo Soup: An Easy 25 Minute Recipe

December 6, 2025March 28, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken Orzo Soup. Leftover chicken breasts diced and simmered with orzo, carrots, and celery in chicken broth.

Categories Chicken Tags Carrots, Chicken, Pasta, Soup
chicken with zucchini and beans

Chicken with Zucchini and Beans: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 14, 2025March 21, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken with Zucchini and Beans. Boneless chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, zucchini, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.

Categories Italian, Chicken, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Beans, Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Zucchini
Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce

Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce: A 65 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025March 14, 2022 Tom Papia

Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce. Crushed tomatoes mixed with garlic, oregano, basil, and extra virgin olive oil and roasted to perfection.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Vegetarian Tags Garlic, Italian, Marinara sauce, Tomatoes
Chicken and Rotini with Eggplant Recipe

Chicken and Rotini with Eggplant: A 60 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025March 7, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken and Rotini with Eggplant. Boneless chicken breasts and eggplant baked in the oven with marinara sauce and basil then served over a bed of whole wheat rotini pasta

Categories Chicken, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes, Pasta Tags Chicken, Grated Cheese, Italian, Marinara sauce, Rotini
Chicken Stir Fry With Eggplant

Chicken Stir Fry with Eggplant: A 31 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025February 28, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken Stir Fry with Eggplant. Boneless chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, onions, and eggplant in a stir fry sauce.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Eggplant, Garlic, Green beans, Onions, Stir Fry
pasta with sausage and spinach

Pasta with Sausage and Spinach: A 35 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025February 21, 2022 Tom Papia

Pasta with Sausage and Spinach. Sausage sautéed with garlic and cannellini beans, then cooked in a white wine sauce and mixed with farfalle pasta, spinach, and asiago cheese.

Categories Pork, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes, Pasta Tags Asiago Cheese, Beans, Garlic, Italian, Pasta, Sausage, Spinach, White Wine
whole wheat penne

Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli: An 18 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025February 14, 2022 Tom Papia

Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Carrots. Garlic and onions sautéed with broccoli and carrots and added to whole wheat penne pasta with grated cheese.

Categories Vegetarian, Pasta Tags Broccoli, Carrots, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Grated Cheese, Pasta, Vegetarian
Swiss Chard and Chicken Baked Ziti

Swiss Chard and Chicken Baked Ziti: A 80 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025February 7, 2022 Tom Papia

Swiss Chard and Chicken Baked Ziti. Ziti with sautéed chicken, swiss chard, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese baked to perfection.

Categories Italian, Chicken, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Italian, Marinara sauce, Mozzarella, Pasta, Ricotta, Swiss Chard
chicken salsa with peppers and onions

Chicken Salsa with Peppers and Onions

December 13, 2025January 24, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken Salsa with Peppers and Onions. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces and sautéed with peppers, onions, and salsa and served over a bed of brown rice.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Onions, Peppers, Salsa
three bean pasta

Three Bean Pasta: A 30 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025January 17, 2022 Tom Papia

Three Bean Pasta. Green beans, black beans, and kidney beans sautéed with garlic and oil and mixed with diced tomatoes and farfalle pasta.

Categories Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Black Beans, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, Kidney Beans, Pasta, Vegetarian
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