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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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Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Spinach

January 10, 2026September 11, 2019 Tom Papia

NY Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes, tender and juicy, with sauteed spinach and mushrooms. Pan seared NY strip steak finished in the oven and served with perfect roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach.

Categories Beef Tags Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach, Steak
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Easy Tortellini Dinner with Sweet Peas: A Simple Vegetarian Recipe

August 25, 2024September 10, 2019 Tom Papia

Jazz up a plain tortellini and sauce meal with sweet peas and grated cheese. This easy tortellini dinner takes only 30 minutes and is full of flavor.

Categories Pasta Tags Grated Cheese, Italian, Marinara sauce, Vegetables
Quick Chicken Dinner with Farfalle and Peppers

Quick Chicken Dinner with Farfalle and Peppers

December 7, 2025September 5, 2019 Tom Papia

Quick Chicken Dinner. Juicy sliced chicken sautéed with with peppers and onions and mixed with farfalle pasta.

Categories Chicken, Pasta Tags Chicken, Onions, Pasta, Peppers
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Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

March 28, 2025August 29, 2019 Tom Papia

Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Sautéed shrimp in butter, garlic, and white wine. Garlicky, buttery, savory, and full of flavor.

Categories Seafood Tags Butter, Garlic, Pasta, Seafood, Shrimp
chicken and salsa made 6 ways

Simple Chicken Salsa Dish: A 20 Minute Recipe

July 2, 2025August 17, 2019 Tom Papia

Simple chicken salsa dish is ready in no time and is great for a quick weeknight dinner. Give it a try! Invent Your Recipe!

Categories Chicken Tags Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Rice, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables
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Simple Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry: A 30 Minute Recipe

July 2, 2025August 17, 2019 Tom Papia

Chicken and broccoli stir fry with carrots. Done in 30 minutes and packed full of flavor. Give it a try! Invent Your Recipe!

Categories Chicken Tags Broccoli, Carrots, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Stir Fry
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