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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 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

April 12, 2026September 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

April 12, 2026September 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
Chicken Tenderloins with BBQ sauce

Chicken Tenderloins with BBQ Sauce: A 15 Minute Recipe

April 12, 2026September 6, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken tenderloins with BBQ sauce. Chicken tenderloins sautéed with BBQ sauce and served with broccoli.

Categories Chicken, Appetizer Tags BBQ, Chicken
Chicken Tenderloins with Salsa

Chicken Tenderloins with Salsa: A 35 Minute Recipe

April 12, 2026August 30, 2021 Tom Papia

Chicken tenderloins with salsa. Chicken tenderloins baked with salsa and served with brown rice and broccoli.

Categories Chicken, Appetizer Tags Chicken, Salsa
Sauteed Zucchini and Garlic Feature

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic

April 12, 2026August 23, 2021 Tom Papia

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic. Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Delicious, quick, healthy, and the perfect side dish.

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Side Dishes, Side Dish Tags Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Zucchini
Eggplant with Roasted Red Peppers and Mozzarella

Eggplant with Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella

December 9, 2025August 16, 2021 Tom Papia

Eggplant with Roasted Red Peppers. Roasted eggplant sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh mozzarella

Categories Vegetarian, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Eggplant, Garlic, Mozzarella, Onions, Pasta, roasted red peppers, Spaghetti, Vegetarian
Shrimp with Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella: Feature Image

Shrimp with Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella

February 13, 2026August 9, 2021 Tom Papia

Shrimp with eggplant and fresh mozzarella. Shrimp sautéed in butter with garlic, roasted eggplant, and fresh mozzarella and served with spaghetti.

Categories Seafood Tags Butter, Eggplant, Garlic, Mozzarella, roasted red peppers, Seafood, Shrimp
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