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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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Easy Garlic Turkey and Onions

March 28, 2025November 9, 2020 Tom Papia

Easy Garlic Turkey and Onions. Pan seared turkey breast finished in the oven and served with sautéed onions.

Categories Turkey Tags Butter, Garlic, Onions, Turkey
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Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

July 2, 2025October 12, 2020 Tom Papia

Savory Chicken and Sweet Potatoes. This version of the stir fry recipe includes sweet potatoes, broccoli, and onions. The is a quick and easy dinner to make on a week night. For a time savings I recommend prepping the broccoli the night before.

Categories Chicken Tags Broccoli, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Onions, Stir Fry, Sweet Potatoes, White Rice
Orange Chicken For Dinner

Simple Orange Chicken: A 35 Minute Recipe

October 12, 2024September 2, 2020 Tom Papia

Flavorful, juicy, and nutritious. Simple Sweet and Tangy Orange Chicken with bulgur wheat and green beans.

Categories Chicken Tags Bulgur wheat, Chicken, Green beans, Honey, Orange Juice
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Tender and Juicy Barbecue Chicken: A 45 Minute Recipe

March 28, 2025May 13, 2020 Tom Papia

Tender and Juicy Barbecue Chicken without the barbecue grill. This is the second iteration of the BBQ chicken recipe. In this version I decided to pair the chicken with a side of green beans and yellow rice.

Categories Chicken Tags BBQ, Chicken, Green beans, Yellow Rice
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Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables: A 30 Minute Recipe

July 7, 2023May 7, 2020 Tom Papia

Beef stir fry rice bowl with zucchini, peppers, and carrots. The is a quick and easy dinner to make on a week night. For a time savings I recommend prepping the vegetables the on the weekend, or the night before. Cut up all the vegetables and place them in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the dish.

Categories Beef Tags Beef, Carrots, Peppers, Stir Fry, Yellow Rice, Zucchini
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Quick and Easy Lemon Herb Pork: A 25 Minute Recipe

March 28, 2025April 26, 2020 Tom Papia

Quick and Easy Lemon Herb Pork. Boneless pork chops cut into pieces and sautéed in a lemon butter white wine sauce and paired with brown rice and peas.

Categories Pork Tags Brown Rice, Butter, Lemon, Pork, White Wine
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa: A 4 Hour Simple Recipe

July 2, 2025April 25, 2020 Tom Papia

Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa features the use of a slow cooker which creates a delicious, juicy, and tender pulled chicken. This is the second version of the chicken and salsa recipe series.

Categories Chicken Tags Broccoli, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Pasta, Salsa
Pork with Baked Beans and rice For Dinner

Simple Pork with Baked Beans and Rice

March 28, 2025April 14, 2020 Tom Papia

A quick and easy meal featuring leftovers. Pork with beans and rice. I like to cook boneless pork chops, so I always seem to have some leftover and needing a dish to call home.

Categories Pork, Rice Bowl Tags Baked beans, Brown Rice, Pork
Green beans with garlic and tomatoes

Green Beans with Garlic and Tomatoes

January 31, 2026April 9, 2020 Tom Papia

Green beans with garlic and tomatoes sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil. This is a great #meatlessmonday option. Couple this with your favorite grains, or maybe just a nice piece of crusty Italian bread for dipping!

Categories Side Dish, Italian, Italian Side Dishes Tags Appetizer, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans
turkey bolognese and spaghetti

Simple Turkey Bolognese and Spaghetti

December 7, 2025April 9, 2020 Tom Papia

Simple Turkey Bolognese and Spaghetti! This is a great alternative to traditional bolognese sauce and has the added bonus of less calories per serving. All you need are 4 ingredients: one 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 1lb of ground turkey, 4 cloves of sliced garlic, and 1 stick of butter.

Categories Pasta, Turkey Tags Grated Cheese, Italian, Spaghetti, Turkey
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