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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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Zucchini and Green Beans: A 25 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025January 10, 2022 Tom Papia

Zucchini and Green Beans. Zucchini and green beans sautéed in oil and garlic and then simmered in diced tomatoes.

Categories Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, Zucchini
Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili: A Simple 60 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025January 3, 2022 Tom Papia

Chicken Chili. Ground chicken sautéed with garlic, onions, cannellini beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes and flavored with chili seasoning.

Categories Chicken, Appetizer Tags Cannellini Beans, Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Onions
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Chicken with Mixed Vegetables: A 25 Minute Recipe

January 31, 2026December 27, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken with Mixed Vegetables. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces and sautéed in a stir fry sauce with mixed vegetables.

Categories Chicken Tags Carrots, Chicken, Green beans, Peas, Stir Fry
pork stew with vegetables

Pork Stew with Vegetables

December 13, 2025December 13, 2021 Tom Papia

Pork Stew with Vegetables. Boneless pork loin cut into bite sized pieces, sautéed with garlic, mixed vegetables, and herbs, and simmered in marinara sauce.

Categories Pork Tags Carrots, Garlic, Green beans, Onions, Pork, Tomatoes
chicken with peppers and onions

Chicken with Peppers and Onions: A 37 Minute Recipe

December 13, 2025December 6, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken with Peppers and Onions. Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces and sautéed in oil with garlic, pepper, and onions.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Garlic, Onions, Peppers
Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Spinach and Tomatoes: A Quick 10 Minute Recipe

April 15, 2026November 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
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